ChatGPT, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has opened the world’s eyes to the capabilities of AI technology. Since its release, ChatGPT has been used to pass exams, deliver a sermon, write software, and give relationship advice. Bill Gates and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have praised AI technology, while Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and the late Stephen Hawking have warned of its risks. This article looks at some of the successes and failures of AI in recent months, such as ChatGPT, Amazon Alexa helping to solve a murder trial, and the failure of the Microsoft chatbot Tay.
