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GPT-4 and the AI Revolution
OpenAI released GPT-4, Google launched Bard, and AI tools exploded across every industry, transforming how the world works and creates.
The age of AI.
Artificial intelligence entered everyday life. GPT-4 amazed and alarmed. Tears of the Kingdom returned us to Hyrule.
The Cost of Living in 2023
Gallon of Gas
$3.67
Loaf of Bread
$1.95
Gallon of Milk
$4.03
World Population
8.04 billion
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo's ambitious Breath of the Wild sequel introduced physics-based building mechanics and sold 10 million copies in 3 days.
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Oppenheimer and Barbie Dominate ("Barbenheimer")
Christopher Nolan's atomic epic and Greta Gerwig's pink-powered comedy released on the same day, earning $2.4B combined.
The wider picture
More from 2023
A few more things worth remembering.
Science & Space
Chandrayaan-3 Lands on the Moon
India became the first country to land near the Moon's south pole, joining an elite group of lunar nations.
Music
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Becomes Highest-Grossing Tour
Swift's tour earned over $1 billion, becoming the highest-grossing concert tour in music history.
World Events
Israel-Hamas War Begins
Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, leading to a devastating conflict in Gaza with massive civilian casualties on both sides.
Gaming
Baldur's Gate 3 Released
Larian Studios' epic RPG set a new standard for the genre and won nearly every Game of the Year award.
Gaming
Hogwarts Legacy Released
The open-world Harry Potter game sold 22 million copies despite controversy, becoming WB's best-selling game ever.
Technology
Apple Vision Pro Announced
Apple unveiled its $3,499 spatial computing headset, blending AR and VR in a premium mixed-reality experience.
Cinema & TV
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The animated sequel expanded the multiverse with stunning animation and became a $690M global hit.
Internet
Threads Launches as Twitter Alternative
Meta launched Threads, gaining 100 million sign-ups in 5 days—the fastest app launch in history.
Sports
FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia/New Zealand
Spain won their first Women's World Cup, while the tournament set new attendance and viewership records.
You arrivedin 2023.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2023 to today.