Here in the United States, many people are on a holiday break today. Some may have traveled to see family; others may have gone on vacation; and some may have used AI (artificial intelligence) to plan the trip. A recent survey from Matador Network, found more than four out of five travelers who used AI to plan travel for someone with a disability were satisfied with the experience. The survey also found one out of five people who used AI tools for travel used them for someone with a disability. Here is how this can help: Made planning travel easier in terms of what to do and where to go. Made it faster to find disability accommodations in travel planning. Provide quick responses to access areas for someone with limited mobility. Looking to the future, we can likely expect many travelers to turn to AI in some form or fashion, but it offers true value for those with disabilities to find the accommodations they need. In fact, 89% of respondents who have already used AI to plan travel for someone with a disability said they are likely to use the technology again this…

The world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year, and the United States discards more food than any other country in the world. Not only is this wasteful (to the tune of 60 million tons), but it also equates to $120 billion every year. Add to that the fact the production of wasted food in the United States is equivalent to the greenhouse emissions of 37 million cars, and we have a massive predicament on our hands. The good news is technology is here to help. As one example, Vitesy offers Shelfy, which is a smart device to keep food fresher longer. The device has a three-week battery life and offers three modes: eco to optimize battery consumption; crisper when placed in the crisper drawer; and performance when needing that extra boost to ensure maximum power. Here is how this can help: Extends food shelf life by up to 12 days, preserving freshness and flavor. Reduces circulating bacteria by 99% in just 10 minutes. Reduces 80% of unpleasant odors to keep a refrigerator smelling fresh. Another cool feature is the device’s door opening sensor can keep track of how many times the door is open in a day to enhance efficiency and save on energy costs, while creating awareness of daily habits. While this is only one example in our homes, we certainly have many technologies available to us to minimize the amount of waste in all areas of our lives. In the future, let’s keep an eye on the new technologies to help minimize food waste, and let’s implement what makes sense both at work and at home. By working together, we can make significant changes…

No industry is immune to AI (artificial intelligence). Each has an opportunity to leverage technology in new ways to deliver better products and services to clients. Let’s consider the example of salons, spas, and gyms. This industry is seeing a new infusion of technology including an AI-powered phone system and an AI assistant for marketing and analytics. One such example comes from Zenoti, which provides cloud-based solutions for this industry. Here is how this can help: Improve the customer experience with automatic call transcription and analysis and missed-call handling. Create personalized campaigns to boost customer engagement and retention. Leverage analytics for business insights to help business owners make data-driven decisions. At the end of the day, AI has an opportunity to provide greater customer service in all industries—but businesses must make sure they are taking the right approach. We must ensure we align people, process, and technology if we want to see the results we aim for in the…