Rewind 2023 | A look back at what the year meant for technology
The Hindu
Year-ender stories from The Hindu’s Technology desk
At the start of the year, the world was still experimenting with OpenAI’s newly released AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT. At the close of the year, ChatGPT is being used by tens of millions of people who can access the large language model through an app on their phone. As OpenAI forced world leaders and lawmakers to wrangle with the implications of such advanced yet accessible technology, Big Tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta also raced to put out their own generative AI models and offer cutting-edge services built upon them - in spite of knowing there were risks.
This series explores The Hindu’s coverage of top tech news developments in 2023, as other tech sectors also weathered a stormy year filled with mass layoffs. Cybercriminals targeted countries including India while top crypto billionaires were brought down by regulators. The gaming and smartphone sectors also evolved as more tech users gained the resources to buy these products.
The following articles by The Hindu’s Technology Desk offer a quick refresher to show just how much the technological landscape can change in a mere 365 days.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.