AI Pioneer Hinton Says Today's Systems May Surpass Humans, But Risks Loom Without Careful Progress

Geoffrey Hinton is called the "Godfather of AI" for pioneering neural networks, the basis for today's advanced AI.

Hinton believes AI systems today can be more intelligent than humans in some ways. He thinks they will eventually become conscious and self-aware.

The risks of advanced AI include technological unemployment, bias, fake news, autonomous weapons, and the small chance of AI takeover.

The benefits include breakthroughs in healthcare, drug discovery, and more. We must experiment carefully with AI now.

Hinton says there is great uncertainty about the future impacts of AI. He calls for regulations, a treaty on military robots, and more research to keep AI safe and beneficial.