How AI Transforms Communication
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
AI is sneaking into our reality and shaping the way we communicate with each other in our personal and professional lives.
Apps powered by AI invisibly transform the way people connect with each other, and this transformation happens on many levels. Today, we will discuss the basic aspects of this transformation and its global impact.
Fluent and proficient writing
First, let’s talk about the services that help to polish writing – apps like Grammarly that can detect even minor grammar and punctuation mistakes and suggest stylistic improvements. What are the benefits of using them?
- More effective communication. When text is free from errors and typos, miscommunication between two people is less likely to occur.
- Time-effectiveness. Users of AI-powered grammar checkers spend less time proofreading their writing and have more time to focus on their core activities.
- Better reputation. Minimizing grammar mistakes is important for personal brand and business image.
What is the global impact of these little improvements in writing communication? Just think of it. Grammarly alone has more than 30 million daily active users, and many other similar apps are out there. Thanks to a widespread adoption of AI-powered grammar checkers, millions of people all over the world now demonstrate better proficiency in writing, which makes communication more effective than ever.
This change facilitates every aspect of business from singing contracts with new clients to onboarding new employees, making a significant contribution to global economy.
Breaking the psychological and language barriers
AI breaks the barriers that typically prevent people from connecting with others. One of the major advantages of AI is that it eliminates the language barrier. Thanks to AI-enabled technologies, modern online translators work more effectively than ever. People from different countries can now communicate almost freely even if they don’t speak a foreign language. Translation happens instantly, and the accuracy of translation is high.
Some chat apps offers even more advanced feature to connect people. They use AI to generate icebreakers for users who want to start a conversation with a stranger but feel awkward and don’t know what to write. For instance, if someone has joined a chat to date with mature woman but hesitate to write the first message, the AI will provide the user with the most compelling starter line. It’s a great example of how AI helps people overcome psychological barriers in communication and become more open to new acquaintances.
AI-enabled technologies help people find business and romantic partners globally. People who live across different continents today have more opportunities to connect than ever before.
Options to connect and social circles
AI influences not only the way we communicate but also with whom we communicate. Social media and other chat apps offer users to connect with people they might and might not know—most of these suggestions are generated by AI.
The AI knows more about the users and their preferences a lot, so it can suggest the most relevant accounts to follow. On one hand, relevance is a good thing. On the other hand, the decisions of users with whom to connect are manipulated.
If you think about it from a global perspective, you will understand that all these “choices” and “suggested connections” shape your social circles and eventually shape your reality. By connecting with specific people, you make a step toward living a particular lifestyle and making specific life choices. For example, if Instagram connects you with people who are yogis and vegan, you are more likely to start practicing yoga and stop eating meat. Or, if AI makes you make friends with people who do zero sports and eat junk food, you will likely be less enthusiastic about exercising.
AI significantly impacts the generation of new social circles. We can’t change this, but we should be mindful of it.
Wrapping Up
While AI helps to improve many aspects of interpersonal communication, its increasing use raises some ethical concerns. Modern users must be aware of the benefits and outcomes of using AI-powered tools to make more informed choices in the long run.
