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AI Unfolded: Discovering Tomorrow's Technology Today

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Niel de Kock
December 28, 2023

Hello AI Enthusiasts,

As the year draws to a close, join me in reflecting on the major AI milestones of 2023 in this final newsletter. We've seen groundbreaking developments and innovative tools that have reshaped our understanding of AI. For day-to-day updates on AI news and insights into AI image and video generation, follow my LinkedIn page! (https://www.linkedin.com/in/niel-de-kock/)

AI News Highlights of 2023

  1. Generative AI Advancements: 2023 saw significant advancements in generative AI, with intense competition among major tech companies.

    (https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Catch-up-on-the-top-AI-news-of-2023)

  2. OpenAI's CEO Developments: The temporary ousting and reinstatement of OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, highlighted tensions within the organization.

    (https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Catch-up-on-the-top-AI-news-of-2023)

  3. Emergence of AI Competitors: New competitors to ChatGPT emerged, including Google's Bard and Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude.

    (https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Catch-up-on-the-top-AI-news-of-2023)

  4. Open Source AI Expansion: The open source AI landscape expanded with partnerships like AWS and Hugging Face, and Meta's release of Llama 2.

    (https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Catch-up-on-the-top-AI-news-of-2023)5.

  5. OpenAI's New Offerings: OpenAI introduced several new offerings, including paid tiers for ChatGPT, GPT-4 upgrade, and Dall-E 3 integration.

    (https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Catch-up-on-the-top-AI-news-of-2023)

  6. AI Safety and Security Concerns: The rapid growth of AI raised significant safety and security concerns, with debates around AI's potential existential risks.

    (https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Catch-up-on-the-top-AI-news-of-2023)

  7. Generative AI and its Uncertain Future: Despite initial hype, the future application and success of generative AI remained uncertain.

    (https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/06/1067319/ai-trends-2023/)

  8. Research on Language Model Functioning: Investigations revealed issues like biases and potential misuse in language models.

    (https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/06/1067319/ai-trends-2023/)

  9. AI and Political Discourse: AI-generated messages showed effectiveness in influencing opinions on controversial issues.

    (https://hai.stanford.edu/news/13-biggest-ai-stories-2023)

  10. Generative AI in Choreography: The development of the EDGE model for choreographing dance animations showcased AI's potential in creative arts.(https://hai.stanford.edu/news/13-biggest-ai-stories-2023)

Top 10 Consistent AI Predictions for 2024

  1. AI Integration in Daily Life: AI will become a normal part of everyday work and life, with increased personal and business usage​​. (https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2023/December/AI-predictions-2024)

  2. Deepfake Advancements: Enhanced multimodal AI models will lead to more sophisticated deepfakes, necessitating vigilance against misinformation​​. (https://hai.stanford.edu/news/what-expect-ai-2024)

  3. AI in White-Collar Jobs: AI tools will increasingly augment knowledge workers in fields like law, finance, and creative sectors​​(https://hai.stanford.edu/news/what-expect-ai-2024)

  4. Rise of AI Agents: 2024 will see the rise of AI agents capable of performing practical tasks like making reservations and planning trips​​.(https://hai.stanford.edu/news/what-expect-ai-2024)

  5. GPU Hardware Shortages: The growing demand for AI could lead to a global shortage of GPUs, spurring innovation in low-power hardware alternatives​​.(https://hai.stanford.edu/news/what-expect-ai-2024) .

  6. Practical Focus on AI: A shift from AI hype to practical and sustainable applications, focusing on value delivery and real-world integration​​.

    (https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2023/December/AI-predictions-2024)

  7. Responsibility and Governance in AI: Emphasis on responsible AI deployment, transparency, data ethics, and the formation of governance bodies​​.(https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2023/December/AI-predictions-2024)

  8. Regulatory Changes: Increased regulatory activity, especially in the EU, with AI compliance becoming a significant industry​​. (https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/19/8-predictions-for-ai-in-2024/)

  9. AI's Role in Politics: AI will play a significant role in influencing political campaigns and public opinion, particularly in the 2024 elections​​.(https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/19/8-predictions-for-ai-in-2024/)

  10. Ubiquity Across Sectors: AI's adoption will expand across various sectors, from coding to marketing, driven by decreasing costs and increased data availability​​.

    (https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2023/December/AI-predictions-2024)

Top 10 AI Tools of 2023 Based on Reviews

    1. Motion - Schedule Automation Tool

    2. Murf - AI Voice Generator

      • Converts text to speech in multiple languages, ideal for voiceovers and multimedia content.(https://murf.ai)

    3. Fireflies - Meeting and Voice Analyzer

      • Transcribes meeting notes and automates recording, transcription, and note-taking.( https://fireflies.ai)

    4. Midjourney - AI Image Creation

    5. Tome - AI Storytelling Partner

    6. GitHub Copilot - AI Coding Partner

      • Facilitates coding by offering suggestions and automating parts of the coding process. (https://github.com)

    7. BeforeSunset - Calendar, Task, & To-Do Organization

    8. LALAL - High-Quality Stem Splitting

      • Separates vocals and instruments from audio, useful for music production and audio restoration.(https://www.lalal.ai)

    9. Jitter - Animated Content Creation

    10. WALLET.AI - Financial Behavior Analyzer

      • Analyzes financial data to assist in making informed financial decisions.(https://pocket.ai)

That concludes our 2023 AI journey. Thank you for your continuous engagement and curiosity. Looking forward to bringing you more AI insights in 2024. For your daily dose of AI news, keep up with my posts on LinkedIn.

Cheers to an AI-driven new year!

Best, Niel de Kock