The New York Times: How ChatGPT Kicked Off an A.I. Arms Race

February 3, 2023 – “As ChatGPT has captured the world’s imagination, Mr. Altman has been put in the rare position of trying to downplay a hit product.” Kevin Roose of The New York Times explores how OpenAI’s ChatGPT unexpectedly became a global phenomenon, setting off an “A.I. arms race” among tech companies like Google, Baidu, and Anthropic. The author discusses ChatGPT’s origins, controversies, limitations, and success in comparison to its rivals.