Editorial: The dawn of an AI revolution

In recent years, there has been significant growth in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). These technologies are no longer limited to university research labs and are now a topic of widespread discussion.

Like many other countries, Malta has already launched its AI strategy and the European Union is expected to unveil its AI regulations in the coming months. A growing number of businesses and individuals are finally taking notice of the many benefits that AI can bring.

But a few months ago, an exciting AI tool was released called ChatGPT and it’s been making waves ever since. Developed by OpenAI (a company founded by Elon Musk), ChatGPT reached a human level of understanding and processing, putting it almost at par some university students.

What makes ChatGPT so appealing is its human-like replies, cost (free so far), and ease of use. Unlike many other AI-powered tools, which can be complex and challenging to understand, it is accessible to anyone. Such an approach has led to a rapid adoption rate, with over one million users trying the tool in the first week of its release. It has been such a success that OpenAI is today valued at $29 billion.

One of the...