October 2023.

October 2023 covers a range of topics, from Mozilla's AI guide to the differences between popular AI bots like ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing Chat. Apple's exploration of ChatGPT-style AI and the introduction of AI-generated wallpapers in Android 14 highlight AI's increasing integration into mainstream technology. The psychological appeal of AI is discussed through the ELIZA effect, while practical concerns like setting safe standards for AI development are addressed. Issues such as Adobe's initiative to tag AI-generated content and the ethical use of AI in advertising are explored. The impact of generative AI across various sectors, including crisis management, recruitment, and fashion, is a key focus, alongside concerns about security challenges and deepfake exploitation. Technological aspects like AI's reliance on transformers and its use as a fix for poor tech design are also examined. The collection ends with a critical look at the ethical and environmental considerations of AI, particularly its carbon footprint, offering a comprehensive view of AI's multifaceted impact and the challenges it presents in terms of ethics, sustainability, and security.