100 Ideas You Can Automate with AI Builder – Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we explored the first 50 automation ideas using Microsoft’s AI Builder—ranging from document automation to predictive forecasting. If you thought that was powerful, you're in for more inspiration. In this second part, we dive into another 50 creative and practical ways to use AI Builder across more specialized industries and scenarios. 

AI Builder continues to expand its reach beyond office tasks, offering automation potential for field operations, education, healthcare, customer engagement , and more. Whether you're building apps with Power Apps or creating flows in Power Automate, these ideas will spark innovation that drives efficiency and smarter decision-making. 

Let’s dive in. 

Section 6: Customer Insights and Engagement (Ideas 51–60) 

Engaging customers intelligently is key to business growth. AI Builder offers tools like sentiment analysis , form processing , and custom models that can deepen your understanding of your audience. 

1. Customer Sentiment Tracking Over Time Measure how customer attitudes shift across support tickets, survey results, or social media messages. 
2. Feedback Categorization Automatically categorize customer feedback into themes like product quality, delivery issues, or pricing concerns. 
3. Lead Qualification from Web Forms Use AI to assess lead quality based on submitted form data and assign priority scores. 
4. Product Review Summarization Analyze and summarize hundreds of product reviews to extract common themes. 
5. Social Media Message Routing Classify and redirect mentions or messages to the appropriate marketing, support, or PR teams. 
6. VIP Customer Flagging Automatically identify high-value customers based on behavior, purchase history, or sentiment. 
7. Churn Reason Classification Extract and label reasons customers cancel or stop engaging for continuous improvement. 
8. Campaign Feedback Analysis Assess open-ended responses from email or SMS campaigns to gauge success. 
9. Brand Health Monitoring Use AI to track how your brand is perceived in online mentions, support chats, and emails. 
10. Customer Satisfaction Prediction Predict satisfaction scores before surveys are submitted based on recent interactions. 

Section 7: HR and People Management (Ideas 61–70) 

HR teams can gain tremendous value from AI Builder by automating resume processing, engagement tracking, and compliance. 

1. Resume-to-Profile Conversion Parse resumes and create structured employee profiles instantly within HR systems. 
2. Interview Feedback Categorization Analyze hiring manager comments to assess candidate fit and highlight red flags. 
3. Automated Employee Satisfaction Tracking Monitor internal survey responses and sentiment trends to flag morale issues early. 
4. Training Needs Analysis Match job descriptions with employee profiles to identify training gaps automatically. 
5. Job Description Optimization Analyze wording and tone of job listings to make them more inclusive and appealing. 
6. Absenteeism Pattern Detection Predict potential attendance issues based on historical leave and department trends. 
7. Onboarding Document Checklist Generation Customize required documents based on employee type, role, or region. 
8. Exit Interview Text Analysis Extract and visualize key reasons for departure to improve retention strategies. 
9. HR Case Categorization Automatically classify internal complaints or requests for better case routing. 
10. Automated Policy Acknowledgment Tracking Track who has acknowledged policies using document extraction and timestamp analysis. 

Section 8: Field Operations and Inspections (Ideas 71–80) 

AI Builder supports mobile-friendly apps that help field workers with data collection, inspection, and reporting . 

1. Inspection Checklist Auto-Completion Use image recognition to auto-complete parts of inspection forms on-site. 
2. Hazard Detection in Site Photos Flag safety risks (e.g., fire hazards, unprotected edges) from inspection images. 
3. Asset Identification via Camera Identify equipment or parts using object detection during field visits. 
4. Geotagged Photo Analysis Automatically verify locations and conditions from photos with GPS tags. 
5. Utility Meter Reading Extraction Extract numbers from submitted meter photos to update usage logs. 
6. Damage Reporting Automation Let field workers snap a photo of damaged infrastructure and auto-generate repair reports. 
7. Maintenance Checklist Validation Use AI to check if all tasks have been completed based on uploaded evidence. 
8. Permit Document Capture and Verification Scan and verify required licenses or permits from the field. 
9. Pothole or Crack Detection in Roads Use object detection to identify road defects from drone or mobile camera footage. 
10. Construction Progress Monitoring Compare submitted site photos to plans to validate build stages. 

Section 9: Healthcare and Life Sciences (Ideas 81–90) 

AI Builder can be used to handle sensitive and regulated data in healthcare workflows with greater precision and speed. 

1. Medical Form Processing Extract patient information, symptoms, and prescriptions from scanned intake forms. 
2. Symptom Pattern Recognition Use text classification to flag key symptoms mentioned in notes for triage. 
3. Lab Report Summarization Summarize long lab results into clear, patient-friendly language. 
4. Insurance Claim Document Analysis Extract and validate required claim data from submitted documents. 
5. Appointment Request Routing Classify requests into urgency levels and direct them to the right departments. 
6. Telehealth Session Summaries Use transcripts to generate follow-up actions or summaries from video visits. 
7. Clinical Trial Consent Form Tracking Monitor and validate participant form submissions in real-time. 
8. Health Record Digitization Scan and structure old medical records for better search and compliance. 
9. Patient Feedback Sentiment Analysis Track care quality by analyzing open-ended patient feedback. 
10. Prescription Document Capture Extract medication names and dosage details from handwritten or printed scripts. 

Section 10: Education, Legal, and Specialized Use Cases (Ideas 91–100) 

AI Builder’s flexibility allows it to be adapted for niche domains like education, law, and public services. 

1. Student Assignment Scanning Extract student ID, course info, and scores from scanned assignments. 
2. School Admission Form Processing Automatically structure data from parent-submitted application documents. 
3. Academic Transcript Analysis Convert scanned transcripts into GPA or credit summaries. 
4. Tutoring Chat Feedback Classification Evaluate and label types of questions students ask to improve curriculum design. 
5. Legal Contract Summarization Highlight key dates, obligations, and risks in dense legal contracts. 
6. Case Filing Document Verification Ensure all legal documents are present and properly formatted. 
7. Court Transcript Highlights Summarize court discussions to extract relevant points or decisions. 
8. Grant Application Evaluation Score applications based on eligibility, language tone, and completeness. 
9. Public Comment Sentiment Tracking Analyze community responses to proposed policies or city planning projects. 
10. Historical Document Archiving Use AI to digitize, classify, and annotate historical texts or government records. 

AI Builder as Your Everyday AI Ally 

Across 100 unique automation ideas, we’ve seen just how versatile AI Builder can be—touching nearly every department and industry. From frontline workers capturing photos on the go to HR teams streamlining onboarding, the potential to save time and enhance accuracy is enormous. 

The beauty of AI Builder is that it democratizes AI: you don’t need a PhD in machine learning to start making your workflows smarter. Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, the next innovation could be just a few clicks away on Power Platform. 

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