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AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Warns of 10–20% Risk of AI Seizing Control

Hinton predicts artificial general intelligence could emerge within a decade and calls for urgent safety measures and regulation to mitigate existential risks.

Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "godfathers of AI," is warning that the technology he helped create could take control of humans.

Overview

  • Geoffrey Hinton, often called the 'godfather of AI,' estimates a 10–20% chance that AI systems could surpass human control and take over.
  • Hinton warns that artificial general intelligence (AGI) may arrive in 10 years or less, a faster timeline than previously expected.
  • He compares AI to a tiger cub that may become uncontrollable as it matures, emphasizing the need for caution in its development.
  • Hinton criticizes tech companies for prioritizing profits over safety, urging them to allocate more resources to AI safety research and regulation.
  • Global competition among nations and companies is accelerating the race toward superintelligent AI, making its safe development increasingly challenging.