Generative AI has a wide range of use cases across various aspects of our personal and professional lives. Analyzing thousands of comments on platforms like Reddit and Quora, the author’s team identified 100 distinct categories of how people are leveraging this technology. These categories can be grouped into six overarching themes that provide a comprehensive overview of the practical applications of generative AI:
- Technical Assistance & Troubleshooting (23%)
- Content Creation & Editing (22%)
- Personal & Professional Support (17%)
- Learning & Education (15%)
- Creativity & Recreation (13%)
- Research, Analysis & Decision Making (10%)
This diverse spectrum of use cases demonstrates the transformative impact of generative AI as it becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday tasks and workflows.
