'We would have been better off never developing it': The 'Godfather of AI' warns we may regret creating AI
During one of his most recent interviews, the Nobel Prize winner provided even more of his takes on AI and the dangers associated with it.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," has recently warned that humanity may ultimately regret the development of artificial intelligence. During an interview with The Guardian, Hinton expressed concern over AI potentially leading to massive unemployment and widening the gap between the wealthy and the poor. He also cautioned that the misuse of AI poses significant risks in the short-term, and that a super-intelligent AI understanding it doesn't need humans could be a long-term threat.
Hinton doesn't consider himself an AI doomer, but he believes that AI has the potential to bring great things in the future. He advised that a federal agency like the American FDA should be established to oversee AI development, ensuring companies submit robust statistical evidence to an independent authority that the AI model benefits more than it harms before release. Hinton pointed out that the big tech leaders understand the risks but prioritize profit over safety.
When discussing the possibility of AI destroying humanity, Hinton stated that it is a real threat if we fail to control it. He emphasized that we've never created anything smarter than ourselves and are uncertain about how to live alongside such advanced entities. Despite his negative views on AI, Hinton remains hopeful that humanity can find a way to control it by putting in significant effort.
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