On December 1, 2022, at 2:02 AM, Sam Altman posted a brief tweet: "Try ChatGPT." The favored child of the AI industry—ChatGPT—was officially launched. Five days later, users surpassed one million, creating a new growth record for internet products. Two months in, monthly active users soared past 100 million. Google triggered a "Code Red," Meta adjusted its strategy overnight, and Silicon Valley realized: a new era had arrived.
Do you remember the first time you opened ChatGPT? I recall my first encounter with GPT in August 2023. Due to work requirements, I used GPT to handle some simple text tasks. However, its growth outpaced my expectations. Today’s ChatGPT is more than just a virtual assistant for basic writing; it has evolved into a powerful, multifunctional AI system capable of handling complex tasks, even helping me choose fruit, becoming an indispensable part of my work and life.
On February 16, 2024, the AI video generation model Sora made a stunning debut. Sora's appearance transformed my perception of AI-created content. From sunsets to ocean waves, from cities to wilderness, Sora can generate videos with near-perfect realism, to the point where even the ripples in water are indistinguishable from reality. This breakthrough in video generation technology is not only a disruption of visual arts but also a redefinition of AI’s creative potential.
Sora’s launch unveiled a new mode of content creation for me. It can generate images and text and seamlessly blend these elements into dynamic visuals full of life. With Sora’s assistance, creators are no longer limited by traditional video production tools but can harness AI to craft more impressive and creative visual works. Today, we can see various AI-generated videos on social platforms, offering endless amusement through celebrity parodies or scene recreations while prompting us to reflect on the social issues arising from AI creativity. This is indeed a transformation, and we are living amid an AI revolution, quietly changing our lives.
On March 14, 2023, OpenAI released GPT-4. Compared to its predecessor, GPT-3, GPT-4 not only significantly improved its understanding abilities but also introduced unprecedented multimodal capabilities. It can process images, understand complex texts, and perform reasoning, making it almost competent for any deep-thinking task. When GPT-4 easily passed the bar exam, solved math problems, and understood intricate pictures, we realized AI's intelligence had reached new heights. GPT-4 is no longer just a text-generation model; it has become an invaluable assistant to numerous industry experts.
The launch of GPT-4 was not just a technical breakthrough for OpenAI; it set a new standard for AI development. It showed us that artificial intelligence is not merely a tool but can be a deep partner in our work and daily lives.
Joining XXAI was my true initiation into the world of AI. XXAI helped me maximize my use of ChatGPT, advancing from simple text processing to expertly crafting prompts. With it, the quality of my writing improved significantly. Moreover, XXAI integrates Claude, Gemini, Grok2, Llama3.2, Perplexity, and DALL·E 3. With such a formidable ensemble of “think tanks,” I feel like Nobita with Doraemon—whether facing work or life challenges, I can seek help from AI.
Two years ago, at ChatGPT's inception, few could have predicted its rapid integration into our lives, altering our ways of thinking and habits. The development we've witnessed over these years is remarkable. However, what truly moves us are the moments when AI has transformed lives. AI is no longer cold code; it is part of our lives—it is emotion, companionship, and change. And this is just the beginning.