AI godfathers warn of runaway ‘intelligence explosion’
OpenAI chief scientist also among authors of report on prospect of ‘most consequential technological development in history’ Two of the “godfathers” of modern AI and senior executives at OpenAI and Anthropic have warned governments to prepare for an AI “intelligence explosion”, which they say could be the most consequential technological development in history. A report co-authored by the Nobel…
Two prominent figures in the field of artificial intelligence, Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, have warned governments to prepare for an AI "intelligence explosion". According to reports, this development could be the most consequential technological advancement in history.
Hinton and Bengio, often referred to as the "godfathers" of modern AI due to their pioneering work, co-authored a report urging politicians to take immediate action. The report was also authored by senior executives at OpenAI and Anthropic.
The warning emphasizes the need for governments to act now to prevent runaway progress in AI technology. This advice comes from experts who have played a significant role in shaping the field of artificial intelligence.
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