Artificial intelligence is making waves, but how can we really use it? Lisa Pierpont, a Boston journalist, answers common questions about AI’s role in our lives, from careers to everyday tasks.
What’s Trending in AI Apps?
Hey, Ben from Roslindale! You want to know what’s hot in AI apps? Great question. Each week, new apps hit the market, and by the time you hear about them, they could already feel outdated.
Let’s focus on some AI tools that can help you enjoy your weekend. For me, a perfect day includes good food, some relaxation, and a bit of exercise.
Food and Dining
Paul English, known for Kayak, has launched Wellagram. This fun app lets you snap a photo of your meal, and it calculates the calories and protein in it. How cool is that?
If you like to visualize your cooking, check out StarryAI. Executive chef Alavee Hassan loves it for its creativity. “It helps me see how a dish might turn out before I cook it,” she says.
Then there’s GroceryAI. You can take a picture of a dish you love, and it provides the recipe along with ingredient prices from various stores.
And if cooking isn’t your thing, try Dinemait. This app acts as your personal dining guide—it recommends restaurants, books reservations, and even shares your reviews with friends.
Relaxation Tools
It’s a hectic world, and AI is stepping in to help us relax. A recent report by Grand View Research shows the global AI mental health market stood at $1.13 billion in 2023 and could grow to $5.08 billion by 2030 at a rate of about 24% yearly.
Yoga instructor Isabella Langan has launched MyFlowState. This app suggests meditation tailored to your mood, anytime and anywhere. It’s still in beta but shows promise for future features.
For mindfulness, consider Waking Up. It offers insight into science and philosophy to help you unwind. And for sleep, try SnailSleep. This app tracks your sleep patterns and gives personalized sleep scores.
Fitness Solutions
Want to get fit before the New Year? There’s a wave of new AI fitness apps. Fitbod customizes strength-training plans based on your history. Vi Training provides voice coaching for running and cycling, adjusting your plans in real-time based on your stats.
For nutrition help, check MyFitnessPal. It analyzes your food and exercise data to give diet tips. And Onyx Fitness uses AI to track your form during workouts, helping prevent injuries.
Lastly, the local innovation Neurable offers headphones that monitor your brain activity. It helps you discover when you’re focused or tired, guiding you towards activities that refresh your mind.
The Bottom Line
AI is transforming many aspects of our lives, helping us eat better, relax more, and stay fit. As technology evolves, it’s exciting to see what new tools will emerge.
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