AI revolution in 2023: 5 game-changing trends to watch out for
Ready for the AI takeover? A Gartner report reveals that 37% of organizations worldwide have already embraced artificial intelligence technology, with the percentage of companies adopting AI skyrocketing by 270% in the past four years. As the pace of adoption across all industries continues to accelerate at an exponential rate, it’s time to ask ourselves, what can we expect, and what should we be prepared for this year.
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept. AI is rapidly making its way into our daily lives and businesses. According to Servion Global Solutions, by 2025 a whopping 95% of customer interactions will be powered by AI. This technology is set to revolutionize industries across the board, from healthcare and service markets to transportation, retail, production, finance, and education.
Have you ever used Siri, Netflix, Tesla Autopilot, Google Translate, or Amazon Alexa? These are just a few examples of the many exciting AI-powered products and applications that are available today. But the use of AI extends far beyond these familiar names and encompasses a vast array of solutions that are even more complex and diverse.
Today AI is being used in innovative ways to create interactive and personalized experiences for users. Projects like Lensa AI are revolutionizing the world of portrait photography. Using advanced AI technology, Lensa allows users to transform their selfies into works of art in a variety of styles, from anime to fantasy. Another AI tool is Midjourney, which creates realistic images from human-supplied text prompts. This is a dream come true for visual thinkers, as it allows them to see what a scene from their favorite novel might look like, or find inspiration for their next art project.
With the Journey app developed by Social Discovery Group Lab, users can create their own AI companions and engage in conversations through text, voice messages, and even AI-generated videos. Whether they need someone to talk to, a good laugh, some advice, or just a listening ear, Journey has got all the needs covered. Virtual friends are fully customizable — from their hair color and age to their body type and personality. The AI technology then generates an avatar that matches the description. The app provides a new level of creativity, even allowing users to mix the appearance of celebrities or book characters to create an AI companion that truly stands out.
ChatGPT, the AI-based chatbot from OpenAI, has also been generating much buzz recently. This impressive technology is trained to recognize patterns in vast amounts of text, enabling it to provide useful and accurate responses to a wide range of questions and prompts. While ChatGPT doesn’t have actual knowledge, it is still a valuable tool that can help users learn new things and get answers quickly without the need to spend countless hours googling.
Experts highlight these five key AI trends for 2023:
The rise of Adaptive AI. As Gartner’s 2023 forecast states, Adaptive AI is poised to become increasingly popular this year. The technology enables systems to continuously learn and adapt to changing circumstances during operation. One prominent example of Adaptive AI in action is an ed-tech platform for the US Army and Air Force. The solution personalizes lectures and learning materials for each student based on their individual strengths and weaknesses. By using Adaptive AI to understand what to teach, when to test, and how to evaluate progress, this program serves as a highly effective and efficient personal tutor.
Integration of AI into the globalized workforce. Artificial intelligence can automate a wide range of HR functions, such as identifying and recruiting top talent based on set criteria, evaluating resumes, facilitating onboarding and training with the help of chatbots or virtual trainers, and even forecasting employee burnout.
However, there’s one potential concern — AI algorithms are created by humans, and therefore may not be entirely objective and unbiased. A case in point is the experience of Amazon, which devoted several years to developing an algorithm for analyzing resumes. Despite the company’s efforts, the algorithm ultimately had to be abandoned due to discrimination against female candidates. The root cause of this issue was the fact that the majority of resumes used to train the technology were from men, which led the algorithm to infer that male candidates were preferable.
Increased adoption of AI in automation. From repetitive tasks to back-office operations, we can expect to see more areas being automated as AI technology improves. This will lead to an increase in the percentage and nature of automation in all work processes.
Continued growth of generative AI. This type of artificial intelligence is designed to generate unique content, such as images, videos, music, and more, without any human input. With tools such as Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, and ChatGPT gaining popularity in 2022, the generation of text and multimedia content using AI is expected to be a major focus area in 2023.
Booming popularity of digital avatars and metaverses. The virtual worlds offer a new way to communicate, connect and even date. These technologies gained much attention in 2022 and are expected to continue their booming growth in 2023. The integration of AI tools can make the experience even more realistic and engaging, with lifelike movements and facial expressions.
The Great AI Debate
Artificial Intelligence is the ultimate game-changer, unlocking a world of possibilities that we are only just beginning to tap into. But as they say, with great power comes great responsibility, and the use of AI is a topic that is hotly debated and discussed.
Will artificial intelligence one day outsmart us all? This is known as the “singularity” scenario, where AI surpasses human intelligence and capabilities, leading to unforeseen consequences and even posing a threat to our existence. Some believe that it is only a matter of time before machines become smarter than humans, while others argue that there are fundamental limitations to what artificial intelligence can achieve. One argument against the possibility of an AI singularity is that it would require the ability to accurately predict the future, which quantum theory suggests is impossible. But what if our current understanding of AI is flawed due to the limitations of our own human minds? Could it be that AI will transcend our expectations and blow our minds in ways we cannot yet imagine?
There are also many concerns surrounding the development and implementation of artificial intelligence, including the potential for job displacement, and ethical issues related to bias and accountability. Additionally, there are fears about the potential for machines to be used for malicious purposes, such as creating autonomous weapons or spreading fake news. For example, deepfake technology uses AI to manipulate video and audio to create seemingly real content that is actually fake.
Finally, the use of artificial intelligence could widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots, as those with access to AI technology may have a significant advantage over those without.
