AI is developing quickly. The following are examples of the types of uses to which AI is currently being put and the types of outputs typically being relied upon within surveying:
Data processing | Processing large and complex datasets quickly, often to:
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Complex calculations | Making complex calculations based on vast datasets e.g. cost calculations, or providing estimated values |
Monitoring and data collection | Monitoring data and physical assets via sensors, software and other devices. Such monitoring allows for real-time data collection which can be put to a variety of uses e.g. defect identification, identifying changes in asset use |
Report writing | AI can use data, information and templates/examples provided to write – in whole or in part – reports and other formal documentation |
Customer service | AI can be used to reply to client emails and/or to deliver web-based or telephone assistance in the form of chatbots |
Virtual assistants | Co-pilot style AI can be used as a virtual assistant for practice management, drafting presentations, diary management and writing meeting minutes |