Today, almost everyone is familiar with the misadventures of Ranma Saotome, the fighter who turns into a girl when he touches cold water (and turns back into a boy when he gets wet with hot water). His story spanned 38 volumes, covering nine years of serialization by Rumiko Takahashi, and was later adapted into a legendary anime that is currently having a fabulous remake on Netflix. Everyone seems to adore Ranma ½, even those who don’t seem to know anything about manga and anime. But… it wasn’t always like this. Life is tough, there are […]
As of today, almost everyone is familiar with the misadventures of Ranma Saotome, the fighter who turns into a girl when splashed with cold water (and turns back into a boy when splashed with hot water). His story spanned 38 volumes, covering nine years of serialization by Rumiko Takahashi, and was later adapted into a legendary anime that is currently having a fabulous remake on Netflix. Everyone seems to adore Ranma ½, even those who don’t seem to know anything about manga and anime. But… it wasn’t always like this.
On March 27, 1992, Super Nintendo released the first game in history based on the series, titled Ranma ½: Chonai Gekitōhen, a fighting game where the main characters of the series would face off: Ranma, Shampoo, Kuno, Hyoga, etc. The problem was that when it came to bringing it to the United States, no one seemed to understand what on earth this strange game was adapting, and they decided to Americanize it. But you would never guess to what extent.
Suddenly, the game turned into something called… Street Combat! The skins were pure comic, ridiculously ultra-American, and the plot and characters were completely changed. In fact, Happosai and Cologne ended up becoming the same character: Happy; Ranma became Steven, who instead of getting wet and turning into a girl, lost his armor; Genma was Tyrone; Kodachi turned into the clown Dozo; Kunou was the very American G.I. Jim; the main Kunou a war machine called Helmut; Shampoo changed to Lita and, finally, Ryouga was called CJ.
As for the story, which was about Ranma wanting to win a martial arts tournament whose prize was a trip to China to lift the curse, it became something much simpler: the character wants to win because he is the best, and that’s it. Fortunately, the sequel to the game did not have this crazy treatment (similar, on the other hand, to what happened with Super Mario Bros 2) and the Street Combat saga was forgotten over time. Certainly, it deserved nothing better.
It may seem silly, but for some time now, video game studios have been making their titles largely by focusing on a Twitter account: Can you pet the dog? On that account, gamers (and let’s not kid ourselves, the studios themselves) are dedicated to posting all those games where we can pet pixelated dogs, which has obviously led everyone to introduce the option (or a variant, like petting an alien, for example). And in this, where does Indiana Jones come in? It’s very simple. Indiana against Greenpeace And the new game in the saga, […]
It may seem silly, but for some time now, video game studios have been creating their titles largely by paying attention to a Twitter account: Can you pet the dog? On that account, gamers (and let’s not kid ourselves, the studios themselves) upload all those games where we can pet pixelated dogs, which has obviously led to everyone introducing the option (or a variant, like petting an alien, for example). And where does Indiana Jones come in? It’s very simple.
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The new game in the saga, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is made by MachineGames, the same studio as the latest Wolfenstein games, leading to a question from future players: if in that game we could shoot dogs without any problem, will Indiana be able to do the same? The answer, in case the headline didn’t give you enough clues, is a resounding “no.”
“We have done it so that you cannot shoot the dogs directly. Indy is a dog lover,“ said creative director Jens Andersson. It makes sense—after all, his name is the same as his father’s dog. “This is obviously a bit different than Wolfenstein, where the dog would explode.” So far, no one has created the Twitter account Can You Explode The Dog, so maybe it’s time, right?
Google has launched several artificial intelligence features in the web version of Gmail, allowing users to draft and polish emails with the help of Gemini. This update comes months after similar features were introduced on mobile devices. With this expansion, users can now benefit from the “Help Me Write” feature on both mobile and web, a writing assistant that allows creating emails from scratch with just simple instructions. In addition to “Help Me Write,” Google has included a new feature called “Polish” on both web and mobile, replacing the […]
Google has launched several artificial intelligence features in the web version of Gmail, allowing users to draft and polish emails with the help of Gemini. This update comes months after similar features were introduced on mobile devices.
With this expansion, users can now benefit both on mobile and web from the “Help Me Write” feature, a writing assistant that allows you to create emails from scratch by simply giving it simple instructions.
In addition to “Help Me Write,” Google has included a new feature called “Polish” both on the web and mobile, replacing the old “Refine My Draft.” Although its functionality remains the same, the “Polish” option is automatically activated when a draft of more than 12 words is detected, helping to improve style and clarity easily. With this change, Google aims to streamline the process and facilitate more effective writing in daily life.
The “Polish” function uses Gemini’s AI, refining email drafts and allowing them to be evaluated before inserting them directly into the body of the message. Once the improvement is finished, the user can choose the “Replace” option to easily and quickly include the polished text in their email.
In the mobile version, shortcuts for these functions have been enabled, so that “Help Me Write” appears in empty drafts, while “Polish” is suggested for longer texts. Previously, “Refine My Draft” offered specific options like Polish, Formalize, Elaborate, Shorten, and Write a draft. Now, Google has integrated the “Polish” option into the writing process to simplify the workflow.
The rollout of this update has already begun for Google Workspace users with Gemini Business, Enterprise, and Education accounts, or Google One AI Premium subscribers, and will be completed within these two weeks.
If there’s something we like more than playing video games, it’s eating. And at Magical Bakery, they promise us the best of both worlds… although we can’t taste the final product in real life. Today, we went to the official presentation of Magical Bakery at the Nintendo offices in Madrid to talk with the team responsible for the game, Superlumen, and to try the game firsthand. And it was definitely worth it, as we will see now. Although ideally, we should start by leaving the game’s trailer below these lines so you can get an idea […]
If there’s something we like more than playing video games, it’s eating. And at Magical Bakery, they promise us the best of both worlds… although we can’t taste the final product in real life.
Today we went to the official presentation of Magical Bakery at the Nintendo offices in Madrid to talk with the team responsible for the game, Superlumen, and to try the game firsthand.
And it has certainly been worth it, as we will see now. Although ideally, we should start by leaving the game’s trailer below these lines so you can get an idea of what this Murcian studio is offering us.
Growing in the world of Magical Baking and bringing glory back to a small bakery
Magical Bakery is a single-player management and cooking game set in an enchanted bakery that sells sweets and cakes of all kinds, but with the small detail that everything revolves around magic.
The goal is to become the ultimate magical pastry chef and prove that you deserve to inherit the magical bakery… although for that, you will have to convince Baba, the owner of the small bakery where we work.
The game encourages players to learn and improve as a baker. That’s why you’ll have to innovate and create new recipes for delicious treats and decorate them with magical sprinkles to solve your customers’ problems, comfort their hearts, or simply brighten their day. The game has much more depth than it seems at first glance.
Superlumen, the Murcian studio behind this cozy game
In the presentation, we were able to talk with Juan Cassinello, Studio Lead of the Murcian team Superlumen, who confirmed that they have high hopes for this beautiful and “cute” game that is releasing on November 7th. It would be the perfect Halloween game, but we’ll have to settle for playing it a week later.
According to Juan, the game has been developed over a year and a half, among other projects for Soedesco, the Dutch publisher that bought them some time ago and with whom they have been working closely ever since. With them, they have the freedom to work on their assignments, but also to propose new adventures. And Magical Bakery is an example of this.
If there is something Superlumen can boast about, it is being a team of young self-taught individuals who, with effort and a lot of work, have managed to carve out a niche in the video game industry. And all from the city of Murcia, which makes it twice as commendable since the industry there is practically nonexistent.
We remind you that Magical Bakery will be released on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) for a price of $19.99 and later on consoles like PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch for $29.99. The release date is November 7, 2024.
Apex Legends is a game that has always performed very well. Even if it has never reached the numbers of Fortnite, it is a game with a large following and has kept EA afloat for many years. That doesn’t change the fact that the game has suffered a tremendous decline in recent months. All of this is due to the terrible changes in monetization in its battle pass that, even after being reversed, have not managed to bring back the majority of players. Does this mean we are witnessing the arrival of an Apex Legends 2? It seems that the […]
Apex Legends is a game that has always performed very well. Even if it has never reached the numbers of Fortnite, it is a game with a great following and has kept EA afloat for many years. That doesn’t change the fact that the game has suffered a tremendous decline in recent months. All of this is due to the terrible changes in monetization in its battle pass that, even after being reversed, have not managed to bring back the majority of players. Does this mean we are witnessing the arrival of Apex Legends 2? It seems the answer is no.
According to Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA, the intention is to learn from the mistakes made so far and continue building on what they have with Apex Legends. Looking at what has happened with other games, he believes that a sequel in the realm of free-to-play games tends to polarize players and result in a loss that, in the case of Apex Legends, would ultimately bury the game.
To change the dynamic of declining numbers in engagement and profits, what they will do from now on with Apex Legends is to be more aggressive in their changes. They will maintain their focus on retaining current players, but will work on making more significant and innovative changes in the future to bring back the audience that left and, hopefully, attract a new audience.
In this way, Wilson wanted to clarify that Apex Legends is not going anywhere. They still have confidence in the game and, it seems, we will have many more years of it, despite EA’s poor business decisions and the unnecessary setback it is experiencing right now.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game released by Respawn Entertainment. In this imaginative realm, the matches are completed in the first-person shooter perspective. Access this cross-platform title on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC through Origin, and a handful of other platforms. This multiplayer game has 60 total players; users join two other gamers to create a team to defeat 20 other squads of three.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has already been released and players are thrilled. The new installment of the franchise is exactly what they expected and, although the campaign has turned out to be quite more peculiar than we anticipated, everything else is exactly what we expected from the franchise. This also includes new content just around the corner. And the fact that it gets leaked even when the game hasn’t been on sale for even a week. As we already knew, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone will have their first season starting […]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is already out and players are thrilled. The new installment of the franchise is exactly what they expected and, although the campaign has turned out to be quite more peculiar than we anticipated, everything else is exactly what we expected from the franchise. This also includes new content just around the corner. And the fact that it gets leaked even when the game has been on sale for less than a week.
As we already knew, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone will have their first season starting on November 14th. According to Activision, it will arrive with new free content that will include new multiplayer maps, new game modes, a new map for Zombies mode, as well as the introduction of Omnimovement and Black Ops 6 weapons and Loadout features for Call of Duty: Warzone. A real treat for those looking forward to diving into the online experience.
Additionally, for those who are fans of the battle royale, there are more specific updates. Because the Resurgence mode of Call of Duty: Warzone will have a new map, Area 99, which has a close connection with a popular multiplayer map, Nuketown, that will be added to the game along with the Infected mode.
All this also comes accompanied by what seems to be the leak of the new Call of Duty: Warzone map. According to what several players have discovered, if in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 a private match is started on the Lowtown map and spectator mode is entered, it is possible to fly beyond the map’s boundaries. This way, it is possible to see that there is much more terrain than we can normally navigate in Lowtown, suggesting that this will be the new Warzone map, named Avalon, as extracted on Reddit.
To be able to see all this, or to confirm what we do not officially know yet, we will still have to wait until next November 14. In the meantime, we still have the campaign and everything the base game offers, which is not little. Because Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is already available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a highly anticipated action game that immerses players in a world of espionage and high-stakes heists. Set in the tumultuous 90s, the narrative echoes other iterations of the iconic Call of Duty: Black Ops series, but with deeper spy elements and political intrigue.
A24 is making waves in the horror genre again thanks to Heretic, one of the most notable films of the year, which has achieved an impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film just debuted at the Toronto Film Festival, and although there’s still a long way to go before its release (January 5, 2025), many are saying it’s one of the best horror movies in recent years. The story of Heretic follows Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), two Mormon missionaries who arrive at Mr. Reed’s house […]
A24 is making waves in horror again with Heretic, one of the most notable films of the year, achieving an impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film just debuted at the Toronto Film Festival, and although its release is still quite a way off (January 5, 2025), many are saying it’s one of the best horror movies in recent years.
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The story of Heretic follows Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), two Mormon missionaries who arrive at the house of Mr. Reed (the fantastic Hugh Grant) intending to preach to him. However, what seemed to be a routine visit quickly turns into a terrifying trap that soon ensnares the entire audience.
Hugh Grant in a state of grace
In the film, Reed, under a facade of kindness, demonstrates a hidden theological and psychological perversion, luring the young women into a sadistic game of manipulation. In one of the most chilling scenes of the trailer, the missionaries are forced to choose between two doors marked as “Belief” and “Disbelief,” a decision that marks the beginning of their descent into horror. Undoubtedly, this is a film that could shape Grant’s future career.
Apple continues to implement Apple Intelligence following its arrival with iOS 18.1, and this time it does so within the App Store itself. Apple’s artificial intelligence will completely change the way we can access and compare information about each application, as we will soon be able to view an automated summary of all other users’ reviews before deciding whether we want to download an app. A summary of all reviews for any application According to 9to5Mac, Apple has developed a system that will analyze all the reviews that users […]
Apple continues to implement Apple Intelligence following its arrival with iOS 18.1, and this time it does so within the App Store itself. Apple’s artificial intelligence will completely change the way we can access and compare information about each application, as we will soon be able to consult an automated summary of all other users’ reviews before deciding whether we want to download an application.
According to what 9to5Mac has discovered, Apple has developed a system that will analyze all the reviews users leave on the App Store. From these, it will generate a summary that reflects the most common comments and ratings about each of the applications.
Summaries will be updated in real time, each time new reviews are added, ensuring that the content is always current. With this information, instead of having to spend time reading dozens of comments, we can quickly assess the performance of an app.
Any anomaly, such as the lack or malfunction of a key function or, on the contrary, any virtue, such as a certain feature being free in a subscription app or the way our information is managed, will be automatically highlighted.
Although 9to5mac has not been able to find out how these summaries will look, it is expected that they will appear on the product page of each application, alongside its description, images, and other data. It is also noteworthy that the processing will be done on Apple’s servers, which indicates that it will not be necessary for devices to generate these summaries locally and, therefore, they will be available globally.
A complete change in the way we investigate an app
Apple’s intention with this change is clear: to make it easier for us to identify applications that may not meet their descriptions. With the summaries generated by Apple Intelligence, we can avoid low-quality or misleading applications by quickly accessing an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each application.
Apple has also considered developers, of course, because if an automatically generated summary is inaccurate or has any type of error, developers will be able to report it so that Apple can review it and take the necessary measures.
According to what has been discovered by 9to5mac, this feature will only be available in certain countries and regions, although we do not know which ones. It will also apply only to those applications that have a sufficient number of reviews to provide an accurate and balanced perspective. Thus, if when searching for an app we see that the summary is absent, this very fact will already be a point of information about its popularity.
All of this is accompanied by the management of reviews that Apple has been doing since the beginning of the App Store. In 2023 alone, the company processed more than 1.1 billion reviews and removed approximately 152 million that it considered fraudulent. With this, Apple Intelligence will have quality information to provide us with each of the summaries.
Apple Intelligence is proving to be a key tool for our devices, but also for Apple itself. Being able to offer a summary of user opinions on an app so clearly is really interesting. And the prospects don’t end there, as more apps, reviews, and information are likely to go through Apple Intelligence before reaching us. While Mail categorizes messages for us, we are facing great news that, in this specific case, will allow us to better choose which app to download and which to overlook.
Apple has just introduced the new MacBook Pro, featuring its new family of M4 chips: M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. These new laptops, available in silver and space black finishes, are astonishing for their power. With the best of Apple silicon and ready for Apple Intelligence, Apple’s personal intelligence, these new computers set the standard in performance and design, equally. Unmatched performance and power with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. Built with second-generation 3-nanometer technology, the M4 chips are the most advanced ever designed for a personal computer. With […]
Apple has just introduced the new MacBook Pro, with its new family of M4 chips: M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. These new laptops, available in silver and space black finishes, amaze with their power. With the best of Apple silicon and ready for Apple Intelligence, Apple’s personal intelligence, these new computers are the benchmark in performance and design, in equal parts.
Unmatched performance and power with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips
Built with second-generation 3-nanometer technology, the M4 chips are the most advanced ever designed for a personal computer. With the world’s fastest CPU core, the M4 family offers us performance beyond our expectations, especially in complex tasks that require extensive processing.
The base model of the 14-inch MacBook Pro includes the M4 chip, which offers us up to 1.8 times faster performance compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip. This model comes with 16 GB of memory, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and support for two high-resolution external displays.
If we need even more power, the MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max go much further. The M4 Pro features a 14-core CPU and a GPU with up to 20 cores, doubling the memory bandwidth compared to the previous generation. This allows for acceleration in tasks such as structural modeling, scientific simulations, and 3D video editing.
For its part, the M4 Max represents the pinnacle of this new family of chips, with a 16-core CPU and a GPU of up to 40 cores. Ideal for data professionals, 3D artists, and composers, it allows working with complex AI models and handles heavy tasks in visual effects, animation, and music production with great ease. It offers us up to 128 GB of unified memory, which is simply an unprecedented capacity for developers working with large-scale language models.
Enhanced Liquid Retina XDR Display and New Camera with Center Stage
One of the most interesting features of these new models is the Liquid Retina XDR nanotextured display option, which significantly reduces reflections. With a maximum brightness of up to 1000 nits in SDR content and 1600 nits in HDR, this display is ideal for outdoor work.
For its part, the new 12 MP camera with Center Stage automatically adjusts the framing to keep us always centered during video calls, adding a new dimension to virtual meetings.
Thunderbolt 5 and Ready for Apple Intelligence
The models with M4 Pro and M4 Max include Thunderbolt 5 ports, which double data transfer speeds and facilitate the connection of high-speed peripherals.
At the software level, Apple Intelligence excels in these computers. Whether we need to review, summarize, and improve texts, or talk to the new Siri, the power and capabilities of these computers stand out.
Price and availability
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip starts at $1599. Meanwhile, the 14-inch model with the M4 Pro has a base price of $1999, while the 16-inch model starts at $2499. All models are available in the sleek finishes of space black and silver.
After launching Apple Intelligence, the new iMacs and also the new Mac mini, the new MacBook Pro range, available for pre-order from today and in stores from November 8, redefines what a laptop can do. With performance that far exceeds previous generations, optimized for AI and ready for all the new features of macOS Sequoia, these laptops are positioned as an ideal option for those of us looking for a device that combines power, efficiency, and versatility in a single unit.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is one of the most exciting and controversial technology feats of the 21st century. Its growth and influence seem to find no limit, having a strong impact in industries of all sorts. The rapid artificial intelligence evolution led to shaping a new kind of generative AI that can reason, understand and create like a human being. From ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles, AI is bound to shape the future and change society in the years to come. But, what can we expect from it?
In today’s article we’ll take a closer look at AI’s top trends and statistics in 2024, answering key questions like how big is the AI space, how quickly is growing and where is it leading to.
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The global AI market is valued at over $196 billion.
The AI market is expanding at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 38.1% between 2022-2030.
AI market size is expected to reach $1339 billion by 2030.
It is forecasted that by 2025, 97 million people will work in the AI workspace.
83% of companies expressed that AI is currently the top priorityof their business plans.
78% of businesses have adopted AI for at least one business function.
Over 75% of consumers are concerned about misinformation from AI.
77% of people are concerned that AI will cause job loss in the next year.
64% of businesses expect AI to increase their productivity.
Artificial Intelligence Market Size
According to a recent survey made by Grandviewresearch, the global AI market is worth $279 billion, $80 billion more than in 2023. That’s a 29% increase in just a single year. Over the next 6 years, the AI market is set to grow by over 13x, increasing by a CAGR of 37.7%.
Global AI Market Revenue
In 2024, the AI software market global annual revenue stands at around $100 billion ($94.41b). A recent study made by Omdia forecasts a very brilliant future for AI, achieving an exponential growth of 25% from 2024 to 2025.
Here’s a breakdown of the AI market global revenue from 2018-2015:
2018: $10.1 billion
2019: $14.69 billion
2020: $22.59 billion
2021: $34.87 billion
2022: $51.27 billion
2023: $70.94 billion
2024: $94.41 billion
2025: $126 billion
These numbers are also supported by a study made by Omdia. It states the AI service revenue will increase by 6x in the space of 5 years. That means that in 2020, AI services will generate $19.4 billion, in 2022 will grow to $62.5 billion and by 2025, it will reach $126 billion in annual revenue.
It’s interesting to point out how in terms of revenue, North America accounted for 30.9% of the global intelligence market in 2023.
AI Growth and How it Affects the Market
AI’s popularity is growing exponentially year after year and this growth is unlikely to stop. If we look at the data, in 2015 just 10% of organizations used or planned to use AI in their business. As shown by a study made by Gartner, in 2019, the tables turned and the number of companies using AI services grew by 270%. Nowadays, 7 in 20 organizations use AI in their daily routines. That’s 35% of companies worldwide.
As seen by a study made by Grand View Research, the global adoption of AI is growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of almost 40%. A recent survey shows how most companies that were thinking of investing in AI in 2018 already are using it in 2019.
A recent study made by Tractica supports these facts, stating how between 2021 and 2022 the AI market grew 47%. This trajectory has been forecasted to grow year after year at least 26% until 2025.
AI market growth:
2019: 54%
2020: 54%
2021: 54%
2022: 47%
2023: 38%
2024*: 33%
2025*: 26%
(*estimated)
How Businesses Are Adopting Artificial Intelligence
According to Forbes, around 4 in 5 companies stated that AI is one of their current top business strategies. In fact, 83% of companies are currently using AI in the form of chatbots or as means to write automated emails, making everyday communications more productive and agile.
PWC’s 2024 AI business predictions state that around 17 in 20 CEOs agree that AI and their business go hand-in-hand, making their company more productive. That’s a whopping 86% of the total. The same study also states that said productivity has the potential to be improved by 40% by 2035.
A 2019 survey made by Gartner shows how the key AI applications to businesses is providing product recommendations as well as bringing pop-up marketing ads as well as chatbots. The same source also shows how the average number of artificial intelligence or machine learning projects have been rising exponentially since 2019.
AI Adoption Rate by Country
As seen by a recent survey by Statista, AI adoption rate is higher for businesses and organizations in India (59%), followed by the United Arab Emirates (58%), Singapore (53%) and China (50%). Western countries, in particular European ones such as Spain (28%) or France (26%) have been slower to try AI.
What Is The Most Popular AI Tool? ChatGPT Alternatives
As of October 2024, the most popular AI tool in the world is OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The generative artificial intelligence receives 3.1 billion visits per month and gets over 54% of the market share. Other popular AI tools such as Canva, DeepL, Google Gemini or Character AI only get 1632 billion monthly website visits when combined.
Here’s a list of the current top 10 AI tools, their monthly traffic and their market share. It’s important to point out how the AI scene is relatively new so these numbers are bound to change drastically as the tools and market evolves.
The non-stop rise of AI is bringing some concerns regarding its impact on work and employment. The key impacts of artificial intelligence are mainly related to job displacement, although it can also lead to augmentation and creation of new work positions. A recent survey made by Forbes states how over 77% of users are worried that AI could bring job losses in the imminent future. The same survey also states that over 75% of consumers are concerned about all the misinformation that can be given by generative AI.
Studies made by McKinsey & Company predict that between 2016 and 2030, 400 million workers worldwide could be displaced because of AI. These numbers are based on the fact that the recent and future advances in the area may affect 15% of the global workforce.
What Is the Impact of AI on Businesses
While AI is seen with apprehension by workers worldwide, businesses are welcoming this new technology in hopes of improving their production. According to Forbes Advisor, 97% of business owners worldwide believe that OpenAI’s ChatGPT will benefit their companies. 33% of businesses believe that the generative AI will help them create quick and high quality content while 44% think ChatGPT is a useful tool to write new content in multiple languages without having to invest in translations.
The same study states how 60% of companies believe that AI will increase their business productivity as well as streamline their job processes. Client interactions is another key factor for using AI, since 64% of companies state that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve customer relationships.
While 24% of companies are concerned about the impact of integrating AI in their companies, most owners have already or are thinking of using artificial intelligence in their business models.
AI Trust Among Consumers
According to Forbes, the use of AI in various industries has affected in different ways the consumer’s trust in businesses and brands. A recent survey states how 70% of consumers are suspicious of companies using AI to write product descriptions, followed by 64% ignoring personalized AI advertising and 60% losing trust by reviews written by generative AI. Here’s a complete breakdown of the surveys’ results:
Despite the overall apprehension for this new technology, 65% of consumers state that they still trust businesses that use AI, as long as it’s done transparently. In fact, over 54% of users believe that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT are a good solution to improve previously written content.
Most Popular Uses of AI in 2024
Currently, AI is mostly used to respond to people through texts and email messages as well as answering financial questions or planning travel itineraries. Other common uses are crafting emails, aiding people in job interviews, writing social media posts and summarizing lengthy texts.
Conclusion: AI has a successful present and an auspicious future
As shown by the data collected in this article, the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bright and promising. This new technology aims to reshape productivity as we know it, becoming our relentless personal assistants and enhancing everyday’s work.
While AI is currently seen with apprehension due potential job displacements, if used ethically and operated transparently, it is bound to gain the public trust. Ultimately, artificial intelligence is being adopted by most businesses worldwide and its successful future is already a reality. We can only wait to see what AI holds for us.
