A Rewind Of What Happened In The Tech World In 2023 (Image: Pixabay)
The world of technology is bidding farewell to another significant year. In 2023, the tech world witnessed major transformations, along with several unprecedented events. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology dominated the headlines this year as it proved to be a game-changer for several fields. From Apple Vision Pro to Humane”s AI Pin, numerous innovations took center stage in 2023.
Amid the innovations, there were also concerns to the possible threats of AI technology as well as cybersecurity globally. Due to an uncertain global economy and slowing revenue growth, the tech world also witnessed massive layoffs. Here is a list of major things that happened in the field of technology in 2023.
Apple Vision Pro: Apple introduced the highly-anticipated augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro, during its annual software developer conference WWDC 2023 in June. It was Apple”s first major hardware launch for almost a decade. Apple refers to this ground-breaking innovation as a new spatial computing device capable of blending digital content with the physical world. “Today marks the beginning of a new era for computing,” said Apple’s CEO Tim Cook while unveiling the Vision Pro. The Vision Pro, with a price tag of $3,499, is expected to be available on the global market in late January or early February.
Humane AI Pin: Humane”s ChatGPT-powered Ai Pin was one of the notable innovations of this year. The device is a screen-less wearable device that uses voice and AI to interact with the user. It can be magnetically clipped to clothing. Humane, a Sam Altman-backed AI firm, was founded by former Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno. The Ai pin aims to minimize dependence on smartphones. ChatGPT access is one of the core features of this device. It is expected to transform how people interact with technology. Humane recently announced that they will begin shipping the Ai Pin in March 2024.
The Rise Of AI Chatbots: The AI-powered chatbot market saw significant growth in 2023. AI chatbots have become a part of modern communication. Users are impressed with chatbots and their abilities to provide content and answer questions. ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, is one of the most popular chatbots in the market. Tech giants including Meta and Google also launched AI-powered chatbots as a response to OpenAI. At the user”s command, AI chatbots can write code, compose emails, generate art, or even write Excel formulas. Notably, AI chatbots have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including education, health care, and customer service. According to DataHorizzon Research, the chatbot market size may reach USD 32.4 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 21.6%.
The Year Of Generative AI: Generative AI made waves in 2023. Google’s Gemini and X’s AI Grok are perfect examples of advancements in the field of generative AI this year. All major tech companies in the world are investing heavily in developing AI technology, and it reveals new possibilities for innovation and growth. Multimodal GenAI is considered the next big thing in this field. Multimodal AI has the capacity to process and analyze data from multiple sources, such as text, images, and audio. New large multimodal models (LMMs) are trained on images and code rather than text alone, and such multimodal capability can transform the tech world.
Deepfakes- The Biggest AI Concern: Apart from innovations, the year 2023 also marked concerns to deepfake technology. Various AI tools have led to a surge in deepfake videos. The danger with deepfakes is not being able to identify what is real versus what is AI-generated. There is also a potential delay in developing accurate tools to tackle this issue. India also witnessed controversies to the deepfake videos of celebrities, which went viral. Several Bollywood actresses became victims of deepfake technology. Even though AI is becoming increasingly important, the emerging threats, including deepfakes, also should be addressed. The Indian government is making constant efforts to strengthen the existing framework to tackle the issue.
The OpenAI Saga: OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, witnessed a surprising turn of events in 2023. On November 17, OpenAI’s board of directors sacked Sam Altman, the man behind the AI-powered chatbots ChatGPT and GPT-4. Hundreds of OpenAI employees threatened to resign from the company and join Microsoft after the removal of Sam Altman. On November 20, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Sam Altman would join Microsoft. Two days later, on November 22, Sam Altman surprised everyone by announcing that he was returning to OpenAI as its CEO. The company also formed a new initial board to tackle the situation. Apart from the chaos, OpenAI is set to unveil enhancements to its AI models. In the upcoming inaugural developer conference, the AI firm is expected to announce measures to make its AI models more cost-effective. Meanwhile, OpenAI also introduced the new AI model, named GPT-4 Turbo, in November. GPT-4 Turbo, a more capable AI model, has knowledge of world events up to April 2023.
Google Gemini: Google unveiled Gemini in November, and it is the most advanced artificial intelligence model. Google has been in the race to develop AI software to compete with OpenAI and Meta. Recently, Google announced that Gemini Pro would be made available to developers. The AI model, which is designed to be more intuitive and user-friendly, is setting new benchmarks in the artificial intelligence field. Exceptional data processing and analysis capability is the main highlight of Google Gemini. It is worth mentioning that Gemini AI shows endless possibilities in the digital era.
