In this interview we learn more about the concerns of Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneering computer scientist in AI, about the risks associated with AI advancements. He acknowledges the transformative potential of AI but is wary of the risks it could unleash. Hinton, who has no financial stake in AI, openly discusses these potential downsides. Sam Altman of OpenAI, which developed ChatGPT, also weighs in, suggesting that while some may wish AI would disappear, its benefits are too significant. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of considering whether and how to prevent AI from gaining too much control. This discussion is featured in The New Yorker, highlighting Hinton’s profile in a special issue about AI.
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