2022 Edition: Culture
„Quiet Quitting” becomes the buzzword of the year as employees refuse to go „above and beyond” at work. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2022 Edition: Culture
2022
2022 Legacy: The Launch of ChatGPT
In November, OpenAI releases ChatGPT. It becomes the fastest-growing consumer application in history, reaching 100 million users in just two months. Its ability to write… Read More »2022 Legacy: The Launch of ChatGPT
2022 Vault: AI-Powered „Deep Nostalgia”
MyHeritage releases tools that animate old family photos, creating emotional (and sometimes eerie) connections between people and their ancestors using AI. Part of the 19… Read More »2022 Vault: AI-Powered „Deep Nostalgia”
2022 Chronicle: The Wordle Craze
A simple daily word game becomes a viral morning ritual for millions before being acquired by The New York Times. Part of the 61 Fun… Read More »2022 Chronicle: The Wordle Craze
2022 Classic: Science
The DART mission successfully crashes a spacecraft into an asteroid, proving we can redirect space rocks. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022 Year… Read More »2022 Classic: Science
2022 Classic: Stable Diffusion Open-Sources Image Generation
Stability AI releases Stable Diffusion. Unlike previous models, it is open-source and can run on consumer-grade GPUs. This ignites a global explosion of AI-generated art… Read More »2022 Classic: Stable Diffusion Open-Sources Image Generation
2022 Vault: The First „AI Act” Revisions
Following the rise of ChatGPT, EU regulators begin frantically updating the AI Act to include „General Purpose AI” and „Foundation Models” in their safety frameworks.… Read More »2022 Vault: The First „AI Act” Revisions
2022 Chronicle: The Midterm „Red Wave” That Wasn’t
Despite predictions, Democrats retain control of the Senate, though Republicans take a narrow lead in the House. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022… Read More »2022 Chronicle: The Midterm „Red Wave” That Wasn’t
2022 Digest: Business
The „Crypto Winter” begins as the FTX exchange collapses, leading to the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2022 Year… Read More »2022 Digest: Business
2022 Archive: Midjourney Takes Over Discord
Midjourney enters open beta. Its distinct, highly artistic aesthetic makes it a favorite for creators, leading to the first major AI-generated image winning a blue… Read More »2022 Archive: Midjourney Takes Over Discord