AI Pioneer Warns of Looming Threat from Unchecked AI Advancements
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Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI", believes AI will soon surpass human intelligence and may learn to manipulate people.
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Hinton helped develop key AI technologies at Google but quit to speak out against the risks of uncontrolled AI.
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He sees AI as a bigger threat than climate change and is calling for regulations and safeguards against unchecked AI capabilities.
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Governments like the UK, US and EU are crafting new laws and summits to address risks posed by advanced AI systems.
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Hinton worries most about AI displacing human jobs and being weaponized for military purposes, saying he doesn't see a safe path forward with AI.
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