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In the 2024 edition of Breakthrough, a special section dedicated to trends and innovations impacting Lancaster County, one big topic touches all industries and sectors: artificial intelligence.
AI is the use of technology to perform functions normally associated with the human brain. Think Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa or photo apps that show you what you looked like in the 1800s. Lancaster County businesses, organizations and individuals are exploring and utilizing its potential. Here are six takeaways from what we learned.
The economy
Pennsylvania — including Lancaster County — lags nationally in AI implementation. A local consultant at Mantech, who left work with automotive AI in Michigan, says the key is to find potential.
Education
A McCaskey East teacher’s work using real-life genetics research to create a real world of fictional creatures demonstrates how to maximize the strengths of ChatGPT and use AI as a partner for students. Can create completely new content.
community
A monthly Lancaster technology meetup group saw a spike in interest after ChatGPT, and members say there’s an “amazing tech community” excited about the AI leap.
Health
Wellspan, Penn State Health, UPMC and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health are expanding the role of virtual care to serve more patients and reduce employee burnout.
Home
When it comes to construction, AI’s role is mostly in the cost estimation and design stages. But local experts say it will revolutionize home construction in the next few decades.
Environment
A free app for anglers — TroutSpotter — that tracks individual fish will help researchers identify trends in cold-water fish populations, giving insight into water conservation efforts.
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