2023:
True AI singularity is created
ETH blockchain gets compromised - is rolled back
A social media influencer becomes president of a country
A sentient alien species appears live on TV/online
SSL/public key encryption is compromised
Tesla admits Lidar/HiDef near radar is required - starts massive recall
Secret meeting of world leaders + billionaires gets filmed and leaked online
Google glass-like facial tech wearable blows up
Earthquake in major country - G10
Anti-aging cure discovered
Fusion energy at scale solved