The Godfather of AI says most tech leaders downplay the risks — except one

The Godfather of AI says most tech leaders downplay the risks — except one

Geoffrey Hinton said he doesn't think most tech leaders are upfront about the risks of AI.Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe "Godfather of AI" said many people at tech companies publicly "downplay" the risks.He named one tech leader, though, who is aware of and trying to address the dangers.Geoffrey Hinton called many of the tech leaders "oligarchs."There doesn't seem to be much godfatherly love in the AI world these days.Geoffrey Hin…

AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton raises alarm on tech giants downplaying AI risks

New Delhi: Geoffrey Hinton, widely regarded as the “Godfather of AI” and a 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics, has issued a stark warning about the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, accusing major tech companies of understating the risks. In a recent episode of the ‘One Decision’ podcast aired on July 24, Hinton singled out Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis as a rare industry leader who truly understands and is committed to …

AI Godfather Hinton Criticizes Altman, Zuckerberg on AI Risks, Praises Hassabis

In a recent interview, Geoffrey Hinton, often dubbed the “Godfather of AI,” expressed frustration with how many technology executives are minimizing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence, while highlighting one notable exception: Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind. Hinton, who resigned from Google in 2023 to speak more freely about AI risks, pointed to Hassabis as a leader genuinely committed to tackling these challenges. This com…