OpenAI became the nexus of the technology world in 2023
Next year will reveal whether it's of the torment variety or not.
Andrew Tarantola has more than a decade of experience in reporting on cutting-edge science and emerging technology news. His career began in 2010 as Gizmodo’s “book intern” before rising to the rank of staff writer in 2012. In 2015, Andrew moved to Engadget and is now a Senior Reporter covering emerging technologies from artificial intelligence and robotics to electric vehicles and commercial spacecraft, as well as producing the site’s weekly Hitting the Books column. When not telling tales of the future, he enjoys gardening, woodworking, and reading pulp sci-fi serials. Email him story ideas, or tips, to Andrew.Tarantola@Engadget.com.
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