2023 proved to be a landmark year in artificial intelligence—especially in the generative field. Here are our big 3 predictions where AI is going in 2024:
1. Customized Chatbots: Everyone’s Personal AI
In 2024, get ready to meet chatbots personalized just for you! Big tech companies like Google and OpenAI are creating easy-to-use platforms where anyone can make their own AI chatbot, no coding needed. These aren’t your average chatbots; they’re powered by advanced models like GPT-4 and Gemini, capable of understanding text, images, and even videos. Imagine a real estate agent creating a custom AI that can whip up property descriptions in seconds! But there’s a catch—these models aren’t perfect and can be biased or make things up. As the novelty fades, companies will need to tackle these issues.
2. Video Revolution with Generative AI
Remember when AI-made images were all the rage? Now, AI’s stepping up its game with text-to-video. We’ve seen the first steps—short, choppy clips—but now, they’re getting really good, almost like something from Pixar! Runway’s leading the charge, improving their tools rapidly and even hosting an AI film festival. Meanwhile, movie studios like Paramount and Disney are using AI for lip-syncing and special effects (remember the de-aged Harrison Ford?). But with AI’s rise, actors are worried about how this tech might replace them or misuse their images.
3. Multitasking Robots: The Future of Robotics
Robots are getting an upgrade! Instead of having a bunch of robots each doing one thing, imagine one robot that can do it all. This idea comes from the same tech behind AI’s recent successes. Just like how GPT-3 can write scripts or solve biology exams, robots are now being trained to handle multiple tasks. DeepMind’s Robocat and RT-X are examples, learning through trial and error. The challenge? Robots need loads of data to learn, and right now, they don’t have enough. But teams like Lerrel Pinto’s at NYU are finding creative ways to gather this data, like using iPhone cameras on trash pickers. This new approach is even helping driverless cars navigate London’s tricky streets.
A Year of AI Breakthroughs
So, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of incredible AI advancements, from chatbots that understand your every need to robots that can handle any task you throw at them. And let’s not forget the AI-powered videos that are changing entertainment as we know it. It’s an exciting time, but with all these innovations come big questions about reliability, bias, and the future of human roles in a world increasingly run by AI. Stay tuned—the future is now!
