IN PICS | From Altman To Deepfake: Top Tech News Of 2023

From Sam Atlman’s OpenAI drama to a deluge of deepfakes, here’s a quick look back at the most talked-about tech news of 2023:

Top Tech News Of 2023 From Altman To Deepfake Photo Gallery

Altman’s Phoenix Act | OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman emerged as the central figure in tech this year, facing a surprising exit from the company on November 17, 2023, due to transparency concerns. Within days, Altman made a remarkable return, not only resuming his role as CEO but also restructuring the entire OpenAI board.

Tech Layoffs Continue | The technology sector is grappling with a surge in job losses, exceeding 240,000 in 2023 — a 50 percent increase from the previous year. Major tech players, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Meta, and Zoom, initiated widespread workforce reductions earlier in the year, triggering a cascade effect. The cumulative total of tech industry layoffs in 2023 has already surpassed the 2022 total, reaching 224,503, underscoring the persistent challenges facing the tech job market.