Upgrades like noise-canceling windows and artificial intelligence filters to mask background noise became the norm. Along with smaller tech, applications and voice-controlled connections also saw a surge in popularity. Word-to-type, voice-activated applications, integrated apps, and more have simplified the home office experience tremendously. We've already seen this happen with self-driving cars; now imagine if you could have an intelligent assistant that helps drive your car while you're away from home. Or what about being able to access information instantly via AIs instead of waiting on hold for customer service reps? Of course, there are some risks associated with AI technology but these dangers pale in comparison to what could happen if we don't start thinking about them now before things get out of hand. To answer these questions, let's start by looking at some of its most prominent applications. A.I. Drivers & Pilots A.I. can be used to drive cars and fly planes, but that's not all it can do. A wide variety of applications are under development by companies and governments around the world, including self-driving cars and drones that help monitor pollution levels in urban areas. For those with a smart refrigerator, your appliance can scan your groceries and communicate to your Alexa device which items need to be repurchased. Handy Robot Helpers The Roomba has been around for a while but now the market is full of a myriad of automatic cleaning bots. You can set these to clean and dust your home when no one is home or when a room has been idle for a certain period of time. AI s used to be exclusively for large corporations, the government, and law enforcement. These days you can use AI security in your small business or even in your personal life. AIs can help protect you from everything from data breaches on the dark web to unwanted intruders in your home. BlockChain Blockchain technology is here to stay. For those looking to boost security, this allows for better remote monitoring and control of home devices regardless of where you happen to be. Aside from security, homeowners can watch footage of those in the home, manage appliances and other electronics, and even turn lights on and off remotely. Temperature controls and other features can be placed on a timer or even set to trigger when humans are detected within the home.