The first study of its kind, on linking AI use impact on quality of life and lifestyles, has indicated that: 1. AI use and uptake is increasing rapid, particularly on mobile devices and 2. That Ai has an impact on quality of life, was conducted by the Institute of Management Studies at Goldsmiths in the University of London and published recently.
The study found that those who use AI more frequently are about 1.4 times more likely to rate their quality of life as “good to very good” compared to those who rarely use it.
The report, which surveyed more than 5,000 individuals, also revealed that 46 per cent were most likely to use mobile AI on their smartphones, with PCs next at 32 per cent.
More than half of people surveyed also indicated they will continue to use mobile AI as the technology advances in the future.
The study is the first of its kind linking AI on quality of life and lifestyles, said Chris Brauer, director of innovation of the Institute of Management Studies at Goldsmiths in the University of London.
“We approached it from a perspective where we were trying to understand what people actually wanted to do with this technology and where the opportunities, risks and fears lie, and engaging with it.”
The study also claims that mobile AI is giving users a boost “where it matters most” – creativity, productivity, social relationships and physical health.
Mr McGuire added that It will also be useful in addressing attempts to bridge the digital divide, which adversely affects those without access to the latest technology.
“You have to connect the under-connected and unconnected, and then bring the technology to them and the skill set to be able to utilise it,” he said.
“Some people might say they are better off not being connected because they don’t have to deal with social media … but there’s so many obviously positive aspects of being connected, such as for healthcare and education, and moving the socioeconomic status of people all around.”
Ai driven processes have shown to afford many more time, such as in software coding, music and graphic design and copy writing, however there remains questions around ethic usage and applications in other fields such as medicine and data issues are still to be taken as serious concerns until there are better guidelines and best practices established.
