A Curated Guide to the 'ChatGPT & Generative AI Review' Newsletter

On November 30, 2022, we didn’t just flip a page on the calendar; we stepped into a new era. The unveiling of ChatGPT was more than a tech update—it reshaped how we interact with the digital world, marking the start of what's whimsically termed as 'Before ChatGPT (BC)' and the exciting 'ChatGPT Epoch (CE)'. The month following the unveiling, from November 30 to December 31, 2022, served as version 0, a beta phase that set the stage for the journey ahead.

With the onset of the ChatGPT Epoch, now referred to as CE 1.1/23 for a touch of backward compatibility with our traditional dating system, every interaction with ChatGPT opened up a realm of possibilities. It’s not just a fleeting moment; it’s the start of a journey where each day, the blend of code and conversation creates new opportunities, molding this new era into a hub of innovation.

Since the dawn of this epoch in January 2023, I’ve had the chance to delve into the world of Generative AI, sharing my thoughts in over 100 editions of the ChatGPT & Generative AI Review newsletter. While I’m just a curious traveler in this vast domain, I’ve tried to explore the various aspects of this transformative field in each edition.

To help fellow explorers navigate this expansive territory, I thought a guide would be handy. The articles included here are a small sampling of a much larger conversation. They've been chosen not just for their depth, but for their relevance and potential to spark interest.

In creating this guide, the categories were designed based on recurring themes I’ve noticed along the way. They aim to provide a focused lens, making it easier for you to delve into topics that pique your interest. My hope is that this categorization serves as a helpful roadmap, allowing for a more structured and enriching exploration of the content.

1. Titan Tussles: The Competitive Landscape
2. Apocalyptic Readiness: Bracing for the Uncharted World of Generative AI
3. Risky Nebulas: The Different Shades of Risk in Generative AI
4. Craters of Consequence: Assessing the ripple effects
5. Stellar Foresight: Unveiling future visions
6. Forge of Innovation: Delving into the technical core

Titan Tussles

• ChatGPT, Bard, and Claude: The Evolving Dynamics of AI Conversations | 2-Nov-2023 | Issue 106
• Mozilla's Call to the AI Kitchen: Are We Ready for Open-Source Sausage? | 1-Nov-2023 | Issue 105
• The Elusive Unipole: Why Tech Dominance Attracts Its Own Rivals | 21-Oct-2023 | Issue 101
• Apple vs. Tesla: Who Will Ignite the First LLM World War? | 12-Oct-2023 | Issue 98
• LLM Wars: ChatGPT and Claude in an Epic Clash of Titans | 25-Sept-2023
• LLAMA Among the Titans: Meta's Bid to Dominate the Trillion-Dollar Generative AI Showdown | 20-Sep-2023
• The Captivating Appeal of Lora: Large Language Models | 8-Jul-2023

Apocalyptic Readiness

• Generative AI: It's Like Teleportation, Just With a Few More Stops Along the Way! | 5-Nov-2023 | Issue 107
• Domesticating LLMs in Enterprise Environment | 28-Oct-2023 | Issue 103
• Generative AI: Just a Tool But a Way of Life | 9-Oct-2023 | Issue 99
• Sentience in Generative Agents: Are We Setting the Bar Too High? | 11-Aug-2023
• Generative AI: Following in the Footsteps of Public Clouds | 5-Jul-2023
• When Everyone Speaks Algebra: Generative AI and Natural Languages | 29-May-2023
• A Shared Language to Connect Homo Sapiens: Generative AI and the Future of Communication | 26-May-2023
• The Next Big Question: What's Your Generative AI Strategy? | 14-May-2023
• Resistance is Futile: Embracing the Inevitable Rise of Generative AI | 29-Apr-2023
• Embracing Failure in Software Development: A Key to Learning and Growing | 26-Apr-2023
• Outpacing Software Aging: Staying Agile in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape | 17-Apr-2023
• Averting Disaster by Embracing Change and Preparing for the Creative Destruction of ChatGPT | 14-Mar-2023

Risky Nebulas

• From Policy to Practice: Dissecting the Implications of Presidential AI Executive Order | 31-Oct-2023 | Issue 104
• Navigating the Hype of Generative AI to Avoid the Trough of Disillusionment | 18-Oct-2023 | Issue 100
• Halt All Giant Fire Experiments: An Ancient Papyrus' Warning to Modern AI Researchers | 20-Jul-2023
• Echoes of Napster? OpenAI Sailing Into a Copyright Storm | 02-Jul-2023
• Don't Get Lost In Translation: Ambiguous Instructions and Hidden Biases in Generative AI | 17-Jun-2023
• Paranoid NIMBYism or Valid Privacy Concerns? Generative AI's Data Dilemma | 14-Jun-2023
• The Alignment Problem: Ensuring That Generative AI Aligns With Human Values | 23-May-2023
• AI Nuclear Winter: Are the Experts' Fears Justified? | 2-May-2023
• Decoding Google's Memo on a Moat-Less Landscape of Generative AI | 29-Jun-2023

Craters of Consequence

• Superalignment: The Human Quest to Tame Superintelligence | 5-Sep-2023
• Bracing for the Synthetic Data Uprising: When Generative Agents Meet | 23-Jul-2023
• It's Just Rocket Science: Generative AI | 16-May-2023
• Tech Executives Dive Back In | 29-Apr-2023
• ChatGPT as a Catalyst for Combinatorial Innovation | 23-Apr-2023
• The Future of Coding in the ChatGPT Era: The Rise of Code Reviewers | 20-Mar-2023
• Beyond the 10x Developer: The Rise of the 100x Role of the Prompt Engineer | 5-Mar-2023
• Software Going to Eat the World? ChatGPT's Potential Impact on the Future of Software | 27-Feb-2023

Stellar Foresight

• The Singular Enchantment of Generative Agents | 26-Sep-2023
• Reimagining War and Peace: The Battle Between Beneficial and Malicious Generative AI | 23-Sep-2023
• Why Should Humans Have All the Fun? Living in a Hallucinating Generative AI Future | 17-Sep-2023
• LLM to the Rescue: Why a Team of Generative Agents Is Your Next Big Move | 14-Sep-2023
• Revolutionizing Generative AI: The Emergence of Custom Large Language Models | 2-Sep-2023
• Generative AI: Embracing the Infinite Game of Tech Innovation | 29-Aug-2023
• TFIF: Generative Agents Crash Happy Hour | 23-Aug-2023
• Half a Year Post-ChatGPT: Unveiling the Potential for Self-Reflective Generative AI | 20-Aug-2023
• The Twilight Era: Humans Supervising Generative AI While Still Learning How to Use It | 17-Aug-2023
• Transformers Dancing to the Beat of Artistic Entropy | 14-Aug-2023
• Transformers Transformed: Journeying into the Realm of Scholarly Pursuit | 8-Aug-2023
• The Beast Unchained: The Unfettered Evolution of Generative AI | 2-Aug-2023
• Lessons from Heisenberg and Oppenheimer: A Cautionary Tale About the Dangers of AI | 30-Jul-2023
• Generative AI: Materializing the Holographic Universe? A Discussion | 29-Jul-2023
• Are We Obsolete Yet? The Value of Human Feedback in the Generative AI Playground | 17-Jul-2023
• LLMs' Wild Ride: Hallucinating Better Than Humans Could Ever Dream Of | 13-Jul-2023
• From Endings to Beginnings: Exploring Generative AI's Literary Potential | 26-Jun-2023
• From Fear of AI Domination to Shocking Truth: Humanity's Love-Hate Relationship with Generative AI | 11-Jun-2023
• Beyond Human Eyes: The AI Revolution Transforming Test Case Design | 5-Jun-2023
• The Singularity and Generative AI: A Point of No Return? | 2-Jun-2023
• Careful What You Wish For: Memory and Agency in Generative AI | 20-May-2023
• An Enchanted Odyssey: ChatGPT as the Genie of Our Generative AI Dreams | 8-May-2023
• When AI May Seem to Drive Off a Cliff: Understanding the Dangers of Hallucinations and Biases | 20-Apr-2023
• DevOps Vision 2030 Becomes Reality in 2023: How ChatGPT is Accelerating the Transformation | 26-Feb-2023

Forge of Innovation

• Harnessing the Generative Frontier: An Imperative Leap for BFSI | 26-Oct-2023 | Issue 102
• The Pursuit of the Holy Grail: Balancing Reads and Writes in Vector Databases | 8-Oct-2023
• Vector Embeddings: Exerting More Pervasive Influence than Expected | 5-Oct-2023
• Fine-tuning Large Language Models: Uncovering the Holy Grail | 29-Sep-2023
• When Transformers Pay Attention | 5-Aug-2023
• Open Source Maestro: Accelerating Generative AI Adoption | 8-Jun-2023
• Less Is Truly More: Alignment and Unpacking the LIMA Phenomenon | 23-May-2023
• Prompt Engineering: Don't Expect Simplicity in Generative AI | 17-May-2023
• The Evolution and Significance of Prompt Engineering in the Age of Generative AI | 8-Apr-2023
• RoostAI: Unleashing Gen AI-Powered Automation for Seamless Workflows | 8-Sep-2023
• The Fascination of Writing Scripts: How Developers Hold Their Favorite Pen | 2-Mar-2023
• ChatGPT Resurrects Black Box Testing: A Renaissance in Software QA | 11-May-2023
• TDD Is Dead: The Emergence of User Story-Driven Development | 17-Mar-2023
• The Future of Two-Pizza Teams in the ChatGPT Era: Call for Adaptability | 23-Mar-2023
• Revolutionizing Test Driven Development with Generative AI | 11-Mar-2023
• Unleashing the Triple Genies: The Programmer | 11-Jul-2023
• The Holy Grail of Generative AI: Harnessing the Power of Fine-Tuning | 2-Jul-2023
• ChatGPT-Era Induced Test Coverage: A New Paradigm for Software Quality | 8-Mar-2023
• Rethinking Data's Role in AI: From Vital Component to Valuable Sidekick | 5-May-2023
• Post-GPT Micro-Teams: Further Reimagining Agile Software Development | 5-Apr-2023
• Generative AI-Powered Pair Programming: The Rebirth of GPT as Your Co-Pilot | 14-Apr-2023
• Generative AI Adoption: Navigating Green Field vs. Brown Field Environments | 11-Apr-2023
• Why ChatGPT Forgets Things: Understanding the GPT Protocol and Its Limitations | 2-Apr-2023
• Acceptance Testing in the ChatGPT Era: The Importance of a Successful Landing | 29-Mar-2023
• Reimagining Agile with ChatGPT: Two Pizzas, Garlic Bread, and the Power of AI | 18-Mar-2023
• Memory Issues in Generative AI Applications: A Feature or a Bug? | 23-Jun-2023