Are you and your students planning to enter the Your AI Horizons Challenge? As you work on your submissions, you might be wondering how professionals in different fields are already using AI in their daily work. Many professionals turn to AI tools to identify patterns, make informed decisions, and speed up repetitive activities. Below are a few examples to help you get inspired!
Business
How far does a t-shirt travel before it arrives in a customer’s closet? Today, a t-shirt may travel tens of thousands of miles before it ever gets worn, from the farm where the cotton is grown to the store where a customer buys it. Businesses that sell products around the world rely on a complicated supply chain to move products from one place to another. Many companies are already using AI to make this process more efficient. For example, companies can use AI to predict how much customers will buy, optimize delivery routes, and track inventory levels — and save money and time in the process.
Cosmetology
How many text messages about morning routines or mishaps can one hairdresser answer — before they burn out? In cosmetology, beauty professionals are using conversational AI to assist customers with their beauty routines, and save their energy for the work right in front of them. Clients can interact live with an AI chatbot and receive makeup recommendations based on their responses, creating a customized experience. Not only can these professionals save time, they can also earn more income by delighting current clients and attracting new customers.
Culinary Arts
How many carrots can you fit in an industrial-sized refrigerator without running out of space for your celery? Chatbots and self-ordering kiosks are regular features of the food industry, but culinary arts professionals also use AI software to manage their inventories. The software tracks ingredient quantities and alerts the staff when they are running low so that no customer ends up with a plate of french fries but no ketchup. AI can also help analyze trends in sales data and customers’ choices to help chefs decide on new menu offerings.
Agriculture
How many farmers does it take to drive a tractor? How do you spot a weed in an endless field of corn? Farmers have been using AI systems that analyze information from GPS, sensors, and radar to navigate autonomous tractors without a human onboard. But these tractors can do more than plow a field. They can also conduct soil tests, make seed selection decisions, and create field maps, saving farmers’ time and energy. Farmers also use AI for their in-crop spray machines to help locate weeds and apply herbicides only where necessary. In some cases, they’ve reduced their herbicide use by 66%!
Propose your AI solution by November 19
More and more, professionals in a variety of fields are using AI to reimagine how they carry out their work and the kind of impact they have. In order to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce, it’s important that today’s students feel comfortable with AI and its many possible uses. The Your AI Horizons Challenge is a great first step for students and teachers alike to develop foundational awareness and understanding. Remember, submissions are due by November 19, 2025. Up to 10 winning teams will receive an equal share of the $50,000 prize pool
Ready to get started? Register your team today — then check out the available resources.