In this last edition of the year 2023, we look at ethical questions revolving around newer technologies. Artificial intelligence, robotics, genetic engineering and so on have been developed by human beings with a view towards improving their lot in life. They aim to ease our drudgery, make our tasks simpler, and even enable us to do things which some of our human limitations may not allow. Every significant new technology raises the age-old recurring question, are we playing God here? As in every debate, there are people at either extremes.