AI is quickly revolutionizing practically every industry, and the outdoor industry is no exception. The ChatGPT platform is just one example of how artificial intelligence can be used in the outdoors. Last fall this technology created a language model with astonishing capabilities, predicting the top ways AI can help to improve recreation and outdoor experiences. As seen in everyday life, AI is already being utilized in a variety of ways such as in the cars we drive, how we use our smartphones, and other intricate computing algorithms.
Google is using AI and machine learning for everyday drivers, walkers, and cyclists. By introducing machine-learning algorithms into the equation, future hikers will be able to mark potential hazards and river crossings much more easily. Artificial intelligence can also be used to monitor and measure wildlife habitats. By training AI to analyze combined data, it can aid in protecting and preserving wildlife by alerting visitors about potential wildlife encounters and measures to minimize risk of interaction.
AI can also revolutionize the way visitor centers provide information. It can be used to create an automated, futuristic version of information kiosks where AI-assisted technology has gathered daily facts and figures to answer the most common questions adventurers have. By training AI drones to navigate treacherous terrain, carry medical supplies, and detect calls for help, tech advancements in this area can help search and rescue efforts.
AI can also make it easier for people to buy equipment. By AI pulling data from a global network of experts, it can foreseeably provide customers with info on products in terms of durability, reliability, and the need for maintenance such as when to replace parts for your backpacking tent or snowboard bindings.
ChatGPT, combined with the potential of AI, is definitely a future transformational force in the outdoor industry. By leveraging the sophisticated capabilities of AI, people can now access more reliable information, enhance their outdoor experiences, and enjoy a safer experience overall.
