How could AI impact the landscaping industry?
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With the rise of AI dominating the market, is it something to be welcomed or sceptical about? WORDS: ASHLEIGH BROWN
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identifying plant diseases. But why bother explaining it ourselves when AI can do this for itself? According to AI-powered language tool ChatGPT: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool in landscape design and maintenance, offering innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall landscaping outcomes.” It’s true that AI “empowers professionals to become more effective and efficient in their jobs” thanks to “its ability to automate tasks, analyse data, and provide valuable insights,” says Stephanie Bayer, executive partner at Athena – a firm that connects people to remote executive assistants. “In today's fast-paced and technologically advanced world, the prevalence of AI has grown exponentially. AI has become an integral part of various Stephanie Bayer, executive industries – revolutionising the way we work.” partner at Athena One advantage is its capacity to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as data entry, report generation, scheduling, and other administrative duties. “This automation allows individuals to redirect their energy toward higher-value activities that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.” By leveraging AI-powered analytics tools, businesses gain a deeper understanding of customer behaviour, market trends, and operational efficiency. “These insights drive informed decisionmaking, enabling professionals to make strategic choices backed by data-driven evidence.” AI systems also have the ability to continuously learn and adapt. “As professionals engage with AI tools, they benefit from increasingly accurate and tailored results, boosting their effectiveness in various tasks and enabling continuous professional growth.”
ollywood writers are up in arms about it being used in the film and television industry, and Irish musician Hozier is threatening his own strike if artists are not better protected from the threat it poses. But if you listen to French DJ David Guetta, “the future of music is in AI”. So, is artificial intelligence to be feared or embraced? And how could the landscaping industry be impacted? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the field of computer science focused on creating machines and software that can think, learn, and perform tasks that typically require human input. Looking to landscaping, there are several ways in which AI could be introduced, from collecting data to
AI has become an integral part of various industries – revolutionising the way we work
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