chat bot to deep fake: It is only in 2023 that artificial intelligence technology entered the daily life of people from all walks of life globally. If we look at it, we can say that AI has ruled the world this year.
Until now, the use of AI has been flourishing here and there. Generative AI is the global expansion of AI technology in this context. It was Open AI’s ChatGPT that sowed the seed.
Many individuals used tools based on generative AI because of their initial interest in it. This is because it’s so simple to use. It began as a form of amusement. As time goes on, its applications get more and more varied, including general advice, education, information collection, program coding, and audio, video, and image content.
The change that AI-driven use has seen at the beginning and end of 2023 is massive. It was not just a technological development that had a diverse impact. In that way, 2023 is going to be an unforgettable year for the industry.
In this context, let’s take a look at the best and worst moments/events influenced by AI this year.
The coming up of bots:
In 2023, OpenAI introduced chatGPT, a bot that allowed users to solely create text in the form of dialogues. Users can now access text, images, and audio content. The app comes in two versions: a premium version and a free one. Meanwhile, Google’s ‘Bard’ chatbot is competing with GPT. It is very easy for users to find it on Google. Mainly capable of handling various Google services. Apart from this, the introduction of various generative AI bots is noteworthy.
Threatened by AI:
Educational centers around the world have announced restrictions that students should not use chatbots to answer questions or do homework in educational institutions. Generative AI’s ability to generate multimedia content such as audio, video, and images without just text has surprised many artists. AI has the potential to perform certain tasks that are typically performed by employees working in the IT sector. So IT workers see AI as their competition.
On the other hand, the way individuals handle AI-based tools has alarmed those who are crawling with personalities in various fields. So there is a demand to regulate it within the legal system.
Hollywood Cinema Strike:
Artificial Intelligence technology is being used in movies and TV series in Hollywood. This technology is also used in story creation. Hollywood screenwriters felt that if the role of this technology increased in the story, they could lose their jobs.
Subsequently, the Hollywood Screen Writers Association negotiated with the production companies, putting forward demands including the use of 6 to 12 writers for a small screen show, a job guarantee, salary increase. As there was no progress, they went on strike. It created a stir in the film industry in Hollywood.
The protest started last May and continued till November. After about 118 days, their request was accepted and the contract was signed for 3 years.
Deepfake AI:
The issue of deepfake has received a lot of attention in the countries of the world such as America and India. Deepfake content of US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Modi, and others received attention. Subsequently, actress Rashmika Mandana’s fake video made a big impact in India. That’s because of the way the video is portrayed.
Fake videos, audio, and photos have become a huge threat. A fake video of me dancing garba is also circulating on social media. At that time, Prime Minister Modi had commented that artificial intelligence technology should be used creatively.
In a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Information Technology, a warning was given that those who create and publish fake videos, audio, and photos on social media will be punished with imprisonment of 3 years and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. It also ordered social media sites to remove fake videos within 24 hours of receiving a complaint.
AI-powered nudity:
Nudify, an AI-powered clothing removal service, gained attention before Deepfake’s impact. For this purpose, there are dedicated websites, mobile phone applications, etc. powered by AI. In 2023 alone, it has been reported that its advertisements on popular social networking sites have increased by 2400 percent. It threatened people who shared their pictures on social media. It is also said that these apps are mostly used to remove women’s clothes.
The role of artificial intelligence has received positive attention in various fields such as to attack on the battlefield, to perform tasks like commentary on the sports field, to learn through AI, and in medicine. At the same time, there is a fear among people that AI machines will work against humans.
Robots answered that at the Artificial Intelligence Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland last July. “We will not take away people’s jobs, we will not act against people,” they said then. For now, let’s take comfort in what those robots have to say.
Comments 4