From NASA to Netflix: Where AI Is Being Used Today

From Rockets to Recommendations, where AI is being used today

In 2025, artificial intelligence isn't just a buzzword. It’s a silent force shaping nearly every part of our daily lives. Whether you're watching your favorite series on Netflix or calculating rover paths on Mars, AI is in the driver's seat. This blog explores where AI is being used today—from outer space to your smartphone—and why understanding this shift is essential for students, innovators, and future leaders.

AI in Space: Smarter Missions with NASA

NASA doesn’t just launch rockets; it launches data—terabytes of it every day. To make sense of it all, NASA uses AI to:

• Optimize rover routes on Mars using machine learning algorithms that adapt to terrain patterns.

• Analyze satellite images to detect climate changes, forest fires, and even asteroid movement.

• Assist astronauts with intelligent virtual assistants onboard spacecraft (like "Callisto," a voice-operated system on Artemis I).

In 2022, NASA used AI to process 3 petabytes of climate data to better predict weather patterns on Earth. That’s not science fiction; it’s science reality.

AI in Entertainment: The Netflix Experience

When you log into Netflix and see a perfect recommendation, thank AI.

Netflix uses machine learning to:

• Predict what you’ll like based on your viewing history.

• Optimize video streaming quality based on your internet bandwidth.

• Customize thumbnails for each user to increase click-through rate.

  
  

This is why two users may see completely different posters for the same movie. It’s AI working behind the scenes to keep you watching longer.

AI in Healthcare: Faster, Smarter Diagnosis

AI is helping doctors diagnose diseases faster and more accurately than ever before.

• PathAI uses deep learning to detect cancer in pathology slides with higher accuracy than traditional methods.

• IBM Watson Health supports doctors by providing evidence-based treatment recommendations.

• AI chatbots are helping patients manage symptoms and schedule appointments in real-time.

Our own student at BetterMind Labs, Richard, inspired by his father’s misdiagnosis, built a skin cancer detection tool using AI. His model now helps thousands of people self-check skin lesions.

AI in Education: Personalized Learning at Scale

AI is personalizing how students learn.

• Knewton and Squirrel AI create adaptive learning experiences.

• Gradescope uses AI to grade handwritten math and science exams.

• AI-powered chatbots help students learn languages or solve math problems instantly.

At BetterMind Labs, one of our alumni created an AI-powered Concept-Map Generator to simplify textbook reading, now used by 3 schools.

AI in Cybersecurity: Protecting in Real-Time

In today’s digital world, threats evolve faster than humans can detect.

• CrowdStrike and Darktrace use AI to spot anomalies in network traffic.

• AI algorithms predict potential breaches and prevent data theft.

• Phishing URL detectors built by students like ours use natural language processing to identify scam emails before they reach your inbox.

AI in Business & Finance: Smart Investments and Operations

AI in business isn’t just about automation—it’s about smarter decisions.

• JP Morgan uses AI to analyze legal documents and reduce review time.

• AI-powered CRMs like Salesforce Einstein predict customer behavior.

• Robo-advisors help people invest with personalized financial strategies.

BetterMind Labs alumni projects have included a crypto sentiment analyzer, used by young traders to predict market movements based on Reddit and Twitter feeds.

Why It Matters for Students

Knowing where AI is being used today helps students:

• Identify relevant problems worth solving.

• Build portfolio-worthy projects.

• Gain skills in demand across multiple industries.

Whether you're into medicine, movies, or Mars—AI is there.

How You Can Start

Don’t wait for college to get started. Here are 3 steps:

1. Learn Python and basic ML using YouTube or platforms like Fast.ai.

2. Pick a problem you care about—mental health, education, climate change.

3. Start small: build chatbots, detectors, or data visualizations.

   
   

And if you need mentorship, check out our BetterMind Labs' High School AI Internship. We help students like you build passion projects that make real-world impact.

Conclusion: Be the Innovator AI Needs

AI is not the future; it’s the now. And it’s happening in ways you can be a part of. From NASA to Netflix, from hospitals to your own high school classroom—AI is everywhere.

It’s time to not just use AI, but to create with it. Let BetterMind Labs show you how.

Applications for BetterMind Labs' AI Program are now open.

Where AI Is Being Used Today is more than a question. It’s a map of opportunities—and your name might just be the next point on it.

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Relevant Links

• NASA & Space Exploration:

  • https://www.nasa.gov/organizations/ocio/dt/ai/2024-ai-use-cases/

  • https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/how-nasa-is-utilising-ai-technologies-on-earth-and-in-space/53637/

• Netflix & Entertainment:

  • https://research.netflix.com/research-area/recommendations

  • https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/machine-learning/how-does-netflix-use-machine-learning/

• Healthcare & Medical Diagnosis:

  • https://www.pathai.com/oncology/

  • https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2017.35.15_suppl.8527

• Education & Personalized Learning:

  • https://squirrelai.com/

  • https://www.turnitin.com/products/gradescope/

• Cybersecurity:

  • https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/

  • https://www.darktrace.com/

• Business & Finance:

  • https://www.gobeyond.ai/ai-resources/case-studies/jpmorgan-coin-ai-contract-analysis-legal-docs

  • https://medium.com/@arahmedraza/how-jpmorgan-uses-ai-to-save-360-000-legal-hours-a-year-6e94d58a557b