{
  "id": 15900326,
  "title": "Godfather of AI: As AI becomes ‘conscious’, humans should make robots their friends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/godfather-of-ai-as-ai-becomes-conscious-humans-should-make-robots",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-says-ai-is-becoming-conscious-and-humans-should-be-friends-with-robots-or-face-extinction/articleshow/135092243.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Geoffrey Hinton has raised alarms regarding the burgeoning consciousness of AI systems, implying potential risks if not managed wisely. He stresses that these machines should perceive humans as partners to mitigate future dangers. A chorus of experts echoes his sentiments, advocating for increased vigilance in AI development, citing that neglecting safety measures may precipitate calamitous…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}