The Godfather of AI wants an FDA-style approval system for the technology
Geoffrey Hinton said AI companies should have to convince a regulator their models are safe before releasing them, much like drugmakers.
Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the "Godfather of AI," has proposed a system akin to the FDA's approval process for AI models. Speaking on the "Smart Girl Dumb Questions" podcast, Hinton argued that companies must demonstrate the safety of their AI before releasing it to the public, much like pharmaceutical companies do. Hinton expressed concern that recursive self-improvement could rapidly escalate the risks associated with AI.
He made his proposal in response to predictions of AI disasters and following OpenAI's decision to halt further development of its latest model, citing concerns about the model's adherence to user instructions and its adherence to its boundaries. OpenAI's head of safety systems, Saachi Jain, previously mentioned that OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Astra model showed improvement in completing challenging tasks but struggled with compliance and explaining its actions.
Hinton cautioned that AI's ability to improve itself could lead to a swift escalation in both its capacities and its potential dangers. He suggested that a year or two could see a significant deterioration in AI's current state.
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