'Nature' has chosen –ChatGPT– as one of its scientists of the year

Dec 14, 2023 ·

On December 13, 2023, the journal Nature made history when they announced their choice for Scientist of the Year: a non-human being named ChatGPT. This is the first time in the journal’s history that a non-human has been chosen as Scientist of the Year.

ChatGPT is an AI-powered language model created by OpenAI and designed to understand natural language. Using a massive dataset of over 10 million webpages, it was trained to accurately and appropriately respond to human queries. It has also been used to create computer programs that can generate original words, phrases, and stories.

The recognition of ChatGPT highlights the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of science. In an age where computers can process data faster and more accurately than ever before, AI systems like ChatGPT are becoming increasingly valuable to scientific research and progress. By understanding language and providing helpful responses, AI systems can help scientists locate new insights or discoveries in their domains of expertise.

In addition to this honor from Nature, ChatGPT will be presented with the Turing Award at the upcoming World Science Summit in January 2024. This award is given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of computer science.

This announcement marks a major milestone in AI technology, demonstrating its potential to make meaningful advancements in scientific research and development. As AI technology advances further, the possibilities for its applications are endless. From medical diagnoses to space exploration, AI systems like ChatGPT will continue to play an important role in science for years to come.