December 29, 2023--The year 2023 emerged as a pivotal year in the technology sector, witnessing substantial advancements in artificial intelligence, the ascent of network security, and record fines imposed on tech giants.
At the end of last year, the launch of ChatGPT sparked a frenzy in the field of artificial intelligence. This online chatbot rapidly gained popularity on the internet for its swift, human-like responsiveness, quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing consumer applications in history within a few weeks.
The success of ChatGPT inspired other tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta, who promptly invested in and launched competitive products. However, the field of artificial intelligence also faced challenges as ChatGPT's technology was not flawless, with issues such as "hallucinations" and biases.
In 2023, Ireland marked the establishment of a new media regulatory body, Coimisiún na Meán, tasked with overseeing online platforms. With the surge in the spread of false information, the agency found itself busy in the first few months of its inception. Social media companies faced criticism for their inadequate response to hate speech and false information, especially following the November unrest in Ireland.
Despite facing waves of layoffs in the tech industry in 2023, stock prices surged, and investors continued to place their hopes on companies making significant breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence. However, with the implementation of digital services legislation and the approaching 2024 elections, network security and combating false information are set to become even more crucial issues.
Overall, 2023 proved to be a year of uncertainties for the technology industry, and amidst all these changes, Ireland once again emerged as a pivotal hub for development.
