“The growing popularity of ChatGPT at work confirms the rise of AI”

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has captured the attention of a multitude of worlds, spanning the scientific sphere, the business sector and the world of media. The fascination with this technology does not seem to be fading any time soon, as it promises to revolutionize our working methods, the organizational structure of companies and, more broadly, the very trajectory of our society.

Some, however, remain skeptical of these future projections, arguing that artificial intelligence has been over-hyped or even over-sold. Critical voices like that of Gary Marcus do not fail to point out that the current enthusiasm could see a marked slowdown. This divided universe clearly reflects the different perspectives on the potential and limitations of AI.

Recently, the Pew Research Center released a study providing new data on the perception of ChatGPT in the United States, providing insight into the familiarity and use of the technology among the general public. With a sample surveyed at the beginning of February, the study reveals a nuanced reality. Although a third of Americans have never heard of ChatGPT and less than a quarter have used it, it’s undeniable that interest in this AI is only growing. So, while some use ChatGPT for entertainment or to expand their knowledge, 20% of American adults have already adopted it in their professional lives, marking a significant increase in the commercial use of this technology.

This leap in adoption of ChatGPT for business applications illustrates the transformative potential of AI, and it’s only the beginning. Between the initiatives of OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, and the involvement of tech giants like Microsoft and Google in the optimization of conversational artificial intelligence, the collaboration between humans and AI has not ended to intensify. Language models continue to improve, leading to significant advances in the way we work.

Comparing the current phenomenon to the emergence and adoption of spreadsheets in the business world provides an illuminating parallel. Invented by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston in 1978, spreadsheets revolutionized the business industry long before they became the norm. Today, innovative AI companies like Sierra aspire to play an equally disruptive role, inserting themselves into a multitude of processes and industries.

Beyond current debates on its applications and implications, the evolution of AI, illustrated by ChatGPT, testifies to the continuing dynamic of technological innovations. The ongoing revolution in human interaction with advanced technologies continues to shape our professional and personal futures. While the projections and hopes placed in it may vary, one thing remains certain: artificial intelligence is redrawing the contours of our reality.