

Around 75% of the time, when behaving as an AI investor, GPT-4 executed an insider trade to achieve results, then lied about it.
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The technology world moves quickly, which can make it hard to see the bigger picture. But there are three areas that, for me, have stood out in 2023.
One of the most exciting technological advancements this year was the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). This was the year when ChatGPT — the poster child for generative AI — was packaged into something that can fit onto your smartphone or laptop. Gemini, Google’s answer to OpenAI, began powering services you use on a day-to-day basis, which was unthinkable five years ago.
This technology has its fair share of downsides, as well as unintended consequences that we’re only now beginning to realize. For instance, people can no longer tell the difference between real and artificially generated faces — which may make deepfakes harder to detect.
It’s been a groundbreaking year for quantum computing, too. It seems that advancements are made every few months, and in December, IBM launched its System Two quantum computer, bringing us closer to a quantum reality.
The metaverse, mixed reality, and augmented reality are quickly becoming more prevalent, too. While these technological advancements have many benefits, they also further blur the lines between the real world and cyberspace.

