Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing our world in several ways:
- ChatGPT chatbot launched by OpenAI sparked a race among tech companies to develop similar AI chatbots
- Congress has been holding hearings and meetings with experts to understand the risks and benefits of AI
- Hollywood writers and actors negotiated AI labor protections in union contracts
- Generative AI tools could fuel the spread of political misinformation during elections
- The launch of ChatGPT raised concerns about its potential use for cheating in schools
As AI becomes more common and accessible, it is shaping society in various sectors such as education, entertainment, and politics. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a chatbot, gained popularity and prompted other tech companies like Google and Meta to develop their own AI chatbots. Congress has been actively engaged in understanding the risks and benefits of AI, holding hearings and meetings with experts. Hollywood writers and actors negotiated AI labor protections in union contracts, setting a precedent for other industries. The rise of generative AI tools, particularly in audio and video technology, raises concerns about the spread of political misinformation during elections. The launch of ChatGPT also raised concerns about potential cheating in schools, leading to initial bans on the technology, which have since been reversed in favor of finding ways to incorporate AI into education.