The mainstreaming of AI is setting a new precedent for how people relate to non-human sources of intelligence. While automation on a consumer level has typically focused on specific tasks like replying to emails or budgeting, it’s now swiftly expanding to a more dynamic range of applications.

Gen AI has found a freelance audience. With freelancers directly benefitting from their own optimised labour, an interesting space is opening up between people who benefit directly from AI and those who fear AI will drive burnout through heightened productivity expectations from employers.

Appetite is an app that aims to make it easy to plan dinner with friends by avoiding diary-based barriers through the power of AI that syncs calendars and personalises restaurant recommendations. As attitudes towards AI are still being formed, iterations that offer convenience are seeing engagement.

Pi is a personal assistant app humanizing artificial intelligence. By focusing on developing AI systems that understand and adapt to human emotions, preferences, and values, Pi is bridging the gap between machines and people. How can this approach enhance the user experience and build trust?

Artificial intelligence is steadily being integrated into all parts of everyday work and leisure. Yet while it may be convenient, many people are worried about the tech's long-term impact on their careers. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to see how they're using AI in their day-to-day lives.