What 1990s Internet History Tells Us About the AI Boom

In 2020, OpenAI introduced GPT-3, a large language model used to produce a variety of computer codes and other language tasks. Two years later, the company produced its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT. By 2023, ChatGPT had over 100 million users, making it the fastest growing consumer application to date. Contributing to swift growth, AI companies have targeted corporations for investment and framed their tools as necessary for businesses to remain competitive. Their message is clear...