With advancements in technology like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said 2023 will likely "mark a critical inflection point for artificial intelligence." He said, "The opportunities for people are huge. And the responsibilities for those of us who develop this technology are bigger still. We need to use this watershed year not just to launch new AI advances, but to responsibly and effectively address both the promises and perils that lie ahead."