CONTINUOS ASSESSMENT BY: DR Olufesi Suraj MICRO STORY BY:Adeshina Aonat Damilola. Mass Communication/300level - Yesterday


 

Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life


Every day begins with a quiet interaction with artificial intelligence, even if most people do not notice it.

An alarm rings at the “right” time. A phone suggests a playlist that fits the mood. A search engine finishes a sentence before it is fully typed. These small moments feel ordinary, yet they are powered by systems designed to learn human behaviour.

Artificial intelligence lives inside everyday tools. Navigation apps calculate the fastest routes. Social media platforms decide which posts appear first. Streaming services recommend movies and songs based on past choices. Even the camera on a smartphone uses AI to adjust lighting and recognize faces.

For many people, these technologies make life easier. Tasks that once took hours now take seconds. Information is faster to access. Communication is simpler.

Yet, this convenience comes with questions.

If machines study our habits, predict our interests, and shape what we see online, then technology is no longer just a tool. It becomes an influence.

Artificial intelligence does not look like a walking robot. It has no single face. It exists quietly in codes, algorithms, and data. It watches patterns. It learns. It adapts.

Understanding this reality is important.

Artificial intelligence is neither good nor bad on its own. Its impact depends on how humans choose to design and use it. When guided responsibly, it can improve education, healthcare, communication, and daily living. When abused, it can invade privacy, spread misinformation, and deepen inequality.

Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday life.

The real question is no longer whether we use it.

The question is whether we are using it wisely.


 

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