Artificial Intelligence's Spectacular Rise and Hysteria

Artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as one of the biggest tech stories in 2023. The rise of AI, specifically the language model GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), took the world by surprise, leading to a reaction of hype and hysteria. OpenAI, with significant investment from Microsoft, fueled the development of GPT models through exponential increases in computing power and data. Although some argue that AI is nothing more than a smart search engine, the enhanced computational power and design of these models have led to unexpected, emergent behaviors. The anxiety around the power and potential consequences of AI collided with reality in 2023, prompting a deeper understanding of its capabilities.