In a recent roundtable discussion hosted by Real AI Use Cases, business owners shared how they are deploying artificial intelligence to automate repetitive work across multiple industries. The panel featured Scott Harris of Magnetic Real Estate, Greg Weir an author and security expert, and hosts Elizabeth and Richard Gearhart.
Scott Harris explained how his real estate firm uses AI to match buyers with properties and curate listings. By automating the initial sorting and matching process, agents can focus on personal interactions and closing deals. Greg Weir described AI applications in security, including identifying criminals and enhancing school safety through real-time analysis of surveillance feeds. Richard Gearhart highlighted how AI streamlines legal intake processes, converting client calls into structured data and reducing manual data entry. Elizabeth Gearhart demonstrated using AI for podcast SEO and generating schema code, saving hours of technical work.
The discussion also covered AI as a thought partner for writing and research, and the importance of deep research to ensure AI outputs are accurate and useful. Panelists agreed that while AI cannot replace human connection, it is a powerful tool for eliminating drudgery and freeing up time for higher-value work.