AI: 13 essential posts to wrap up a key year for its development

December 27, 2023

The year 2023 will be remembered as a key year in AI development, with significant advances in machine learning, content generation, and process automation. It is foreseeable that this trend will continue in 2024, and may even accelerate beyond what we can imagine.

These technologies are not only changing industries, from healthcare to entertainment and manufacturing, but also opening up new opportunities to creatively and effectively solve complex problems.

◾ As indicators, 2023 will end with a global AI investment of more than 150 billion euros, a growth of 27%, according to IDC data collected by CIO. Business Insider says global GDP could reach 15 trillion euros by 2030.

AI integration into everyday life is one of this year's most notable aspects:

We have witnessed how it improves user interaction with technology and the environment, facilitating laborious and tedious tasks.
Furthermore, it has become an indispensable tool for analyzing large volumes of data, for creative content of all kinds, and for obtaining valuable information that allows for better decision-making in business, science, and government.

The year 2023 has witnessed significant advancements in AI, redefining our capabilities and how we interact with the digital world.

AI growth also poses ethical and social challenges.

In 2023, topics related to Cybersecurity, privacy, and data usage have been discussed, making AI development more conscious and responsible.
Moreover, it is essential to leverage this wave of innovation to promote inclusion and diversity in technology. This will ensure that AI solutions are fair, accessible, and beneficial for everyone.

Looking toward 2024, it is evident that training and developing technological skills in AI will be more necessary than ever. To keep pace with these rapid advances, it is essential that we invest in training and education around AI — individually, professionally, and academically — with the aim of closing any existing skill gaps and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, capable of addressing challenges and opportunities with creativity, innovation, and responsibility.

Below, we have compiled a selection of content that explores some of the technologies and applications of AI during this period to review and recognize the progress made until 2023 and as a preview of what this technology will bring in 2024.