February 2024

ChatGPT gave users a scare with bizarre “insane” outputs, while a $25 million deepfake scam proved how powerful (and risky) AI can be. Meanwhile, the underground world of neural networks churning out fake IDs is raising eyebrows. On a lighter note, AI is flexing its creative muscles, like an AI poet inspired by New York Times headlines, and Hugging Face’s new open-source AI assistant maker is shaking up the competition with OpenAI. Amazon’s AI shopping assistant, “Rufus,” is here to make shopping easier, even as Google’s decision to split its AI ethics watchdog sparks debate. As DeepMind’s COO pushes for a responsible AI future, the focus is also on improving user experience and detecting hidden “cyborgs” among us. AI is shaping a thrilling, complex, and sometimes unpredictable world!