Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI,” has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in neural networks and deep learning. His recent comments regarding the potential for AI to develop consciousness and possibly take over the world have sparked considerable debate within both the scientific community and the public.
Hinton has raised the probability of AI leading to human extinction within the next 30 years to between 10% and 20%, a notable increase from his previous estimates. He emphasizes that humanity has never faced entities more intelligent than itself, suggesting that this unprecedented situation could lead to dire consequences if not managed properly. This perspective resonates with some researchers who acknowledge the rapid advancements in AI capabilities and the need for caution.
Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, the physicist known for his pioneering work in the field, told LBC channel that artificial intelligences had developed consciousness – and could one day take over the world. Mr Hinton, who has been criticised by some in the world of artificial intelligence for having a pessimistic view of the future of AI, also said that no one knew how to put in effective safeguards and regulation.
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- Geoffrey Hinton raises odds of AI wiping out humanity over next 30 years [ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/27/godfather-of-ai-raises-odds-of-the-technology-wiping-out-humanity-over-next-30-years]
- Geoffrey Hinton’s prediction of human extinction at the hands of AI [https://www.forbes.com/sites/danfitzpatrick/2024/12/29/geoffrey-hintons-prediction-of-human-extinction-at-the-hands-of-ai/]
- Geoffrey Hinton tells us why he’s now scared of the tech he helped build [https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/05/02/1072528/geoffrey-hinton-google-why-scared-ai/]
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