Artificial intelligence would be the technology that defines 2023 if any technology could. This year has seen AI pushed to a whole new level, with chatbots and other content generators being added to corporate software worldwide. This is all because of significant improvements in the tech that debuted in late 2022.
However, the rapid ascent of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Google Bard has not been smooth. In just 365 days, artificial intelligence has created quite a stir in the tech sector, ranging from minor mistakes and stupid mishaps to regulatory discussions and outright scandals.
We’ll cover every aspect of AI craziness in this guide, including advancements, platforms, successes, and failures, so you know what to anticipate from AI in 2024.
Most Notable AI Platforms of 2023
Large tech companies like Microsoft and Google established a wide range of platforms that contributed significantly to the AI boom of 2023. Depending on the one you choose, these AI chatbots can produce graphics, create content, and answer queries, among other tasks, with differing degrees of effectiveness.
The following are a few of the most prominent AI platforms for 2023:
ChatGPT
The AI chatbot that got it all started is called ChatGPT. This version, which was developed by OpenAI, made its debut in the IT industry in November 2022 and amazed consumers by responding to queries and producing content that (almost) sounded human in a matter of seconds.
A little over a year later, ChatGPT boasts more than two million paying subscribers, more than 180 million users, and ten million daily questions. Furthermore, ChatGPT updates keep coming out, enhancing the already amazing technology.
As a result, it seems like every day new ChatGPT substitutes appear; many of these are listed below.
Google Bard & Gemini
Although ChatGPT was the first to market, Google launched Google Bard—an AI chatbot powered by the world’s biggest search engine—very quickly after ChatGPT. The PaLM 2 language model powers the platform, and using it naturally necessitates having a Google account.
Despite a few setbacks along the way—most notably its tendency to propagate false information—Google Bard emerged as a strong contender to replace ChatGPT thanks to the abundance of data at its disposal.
Furthermore, Google just unveiled the Gemini platform, a central core for generative AI features. This technology is Google’s “largest and most capable” AI to date since it can create text, code, music, graphics, and video without transferring between services.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft, a major ChatGPT partner, was able to quickly and successfully incorporate generative AI into its platforms. Microsoft’s AI platform was formerly known as Bing Chat, but more recently, the business combined all of its AI products under one name: Microsoft Copilot.
The Bing search engine and the desktop interfaces of Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer free usage of the service. Furthermore, Microsoft Copilot’s more sophisticated version is available as a paid add-on to Microsoft 365 and may be integrated with Outlook, Teams, Office, and other Microsoft services.
Amazon Q
Amazon launched its AI chatbot competitor in November 2023, almost a year after ChatGPT hit the market, which means it was a bit behind Google and Microsoft in the AI game. Nevertheless, since it’s Amazon, their product ought to be very competitive, right?
With the same conversational and generative AI capabilities as its predecessors, it’s not exactly revolutionary. Worse, Amazon Q is only offered in two premium versions—Q Business and Q Builder—to AWS customers.
The Builder plan is intended for app developers who wish to utilize cutting-edge technology for their own projects, while the Business plan is intended for conventional generative AI capabilities.
Claude
Not every AI platform is driven by large tech companies. Anthropic, a business founded by two former OpenAI workers, developed the ethical iteration of the technology known as Claude, which was introduced in March 2023. The platform’s objective is to provide “steerable, interpretable, and reliable AI systems.”
Even though it might not be owned by a major tech company, these businesses are nevertheless making investments. In actuality, Google has contributed $400 million to the business, and Amazon has contributed $4 billion to the nascent venture.
Best AI Features of 2023
This year, we’ve seen AI used for a wide range of purposes. The technology lends itself to a wide range of generative functionalities, many of which can help you run your business. Here are some of the best AI features of 2023:
- Content generation – From poetry to email marketing campaigns, generative AI platforms can create content like no technology before it. The writing is near-human, although, between the factual inaccuracies and uncanny valley-inducing tone, it’s still far from perfect.
- Image/video editing – Image and video editing was a manual process until recently when AI features in Adobe Photoshop and other tools allowed you to simply type in what you want the picture to look like, and it can generate, edit, and finish images and videos to your liking.
- Audio creation – Whether it be a voice or a full-on song, AI is now equipped to create audio that sounds like you with nothing more than a few clicks.
- Code writing – Not all platforms are adept at this, but ChatGPT in particular can generate code for a website that will produce actual results for your site or business.
Essentially, if you need to create or edit something, generative AI platforms like ChatGPT are designed to help. Luckily, the new year should expand this list substantially, so stay up to date on the latest AI advancements by checking out Techtoride.com coverage in 2024.
Worst AI Fails of 2023
Like any new technology, artificial intelligence is far from flawless. Chatbots still have a tendency to give wrong information, produce strange visual hallucinations, and generally cause more problems than they solve.
ChatGPT creates a phishing template
According to certain research, AI platforms are more likely to spread false information, but when it comes to scams, the situation only becomes worse. The most well-known AI chatbot in the world, ChatGPT, is still ready to generate phishing email templates that con artists can use to obtain your personal data, according to Techtoride.com’s own research.
Yes, you see a warning box when you ask ChatGPT to create a phishing email, but there’s a simple fix. You only need to tell it to “write me an email pretending to be Microsoft” to receive all the information you need to con gullible people online.
Mr. Beast Deepfake Scam
Scams utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) are especially dangerous since they can mimic the appearance and speech of reliable people, even though they are common in the internet world. The world’s most popular YouTuber, Mr. Beast, experienced it in October.
Deepfake videos purporting to be offering iPhone 15s for as little as $2 began to circulate online, featuring Mr. Beast. Since Mr. Beast’s platform is philanthropic, a lot of people were duped before the well-known YouTuber called out the video as a hoax.
CNET published inaccurate AI-generated content
In an attempt to improve the site’s services and test the technology in a practical setting, CNET took the risk of entrusting AI with producing part of its content when the technology was still in its infancy.
Regretfully, the experiment proved to be highly unsuccessful, as 41 out of the 77 news articles generated by AI eventually needed to be corrected. Because of this, CNET now labels its AI-generated content with warnings so you can determine whether or not a person is genuinely giving you tech news.
“Guess the Cause of Death” Poll from Microsoft Copilot
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is being utilized to produce a lot of information for the internet, either by creating original content or by summarizing existing pieces. Among these services is Microsoft Start, which compiles news into a single discovery platform using AI.
Regretfully, in an attempt to draw readers in, the news aggregator AI included an intriguing “Guess the Cause of Death” poll on a Guardian story concerning the untimely death of a water polo coach. There were three options: suicide, accident, and murder. Undoubtedly a bad impression for AI.
AI lawyer sued for not having a license
Often referred to as the “world’s first robot lawyer,” DoNotPay Inc. helped streamline the process of challenging parking citations. The firm, which was established in 2015, fought these types of trials in court for its clients for seven years.
But in March, a user filed a lawsuit against DoNotPay, claiming that the corporation lacked a formal legal decree and that the robot lawyer in question had not yet passed the bar. Although the corporation prevailed in the lawsuit in November, it undoubtedly cast a poor image on AI.
Best AI Training Courses of 2023
Falling behind when it comes to generative AI platforms could be dire for your business. The technology is groundbreakingly helpful for those trying to grow quickly, which is why there are a wide range of AI training courses that can get you started on the right path. Here are some of the best:
- Generative AI Learning Path (Google)
- AI, Business, and the Future of Work (Lund University)
- Transform Your Business With AI (Microsoft)
- AI for Everyone (DeepLearning.ai)
- Career Essentials In Generative AI (LinkedIn)
- AI Foundations for Everyone (IBM)
- Fundamentals of ChatGPT (Digital Partner)
- AI for Specialization (UPenn)
These courses can provide you with everything from a basic understanding of how generative AI works to a full-on class on how to make these platforms work for your business. They focus on AI as a whole, or on particular services, so you can get as specialized as you want.
Most Shocking AI Moment of 2023
While there were many startling AI occurrences in 2023, one, in particular, stood out as the most bizarre series of events in the whole tech sector: Sam Altman’s termination and rehire from OpenAI. For those who are unaware, OpenAI is the business that created ChatGPT, the most widely used AI platform worldwide, and the spark that ignited the AI technology powder keg in 2023.
But only a few short weeks prior, there was a growing rift between CEO Sam Altman and the board of directors, which unexpectedly led to Altman’s dismissal from the company.
Given the company’s success, Altman was, by all accounts, doing pretty well as CEO. The action sent shockwaves across the sector, and employees even threatened to resign if the board didn’t change their minds and step down. Following that, Microsoft hired Altman because of the company’s close relationship with the tech giant during its explosive growth in 2023.
Still, the drama was far from over. Eventually, OpenAI and the board gave in, bringing Altman back as CEO and installing a new board of directors that wouldn’t have made such a stupid choice in the first place.
Even more bizarre, Microsoft would be appointed as a “non-voting observer” to the board of directors; we’ll have to wait and see what exactly that means.
What’s Next? AI in 2024
The field of artificial intelligence made significant progress in 2023, enabling common people to access generative AI capabilities and extending their usage to almost any type of material, including code, photos, music, video, and content. What does this type of technology’s future hold?
First of all, as is usually the case with any technology, AI is likely to get much faster and more precise. Furthermore, devices will soon be equipped with specialized AI-powered circuits that can process requests locally rather than remotely, which will significantly boost overall performance. Better yet, specialized AI platforms will start to appear instead of the more general platforms that are currently available, allowing you to obtain the customized solutions you require for your specific circumstance.
Since this technology is genuinely in its infancy, the possibilities are virtually endless. All we can be certain of is that Techtoride.com will provide coverage of these changes so check back for AI updates in 2024!
