‘Godfather of AI’ on AI “exceeding human intelligence” and it “trying to take over”
Curated from: BBC Newsnight
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AI Needs a Containment Plan
Geoffrey Hinton, one of the pioneers of AI, believes AI could surpass human intelligence in 5 to 20 years. That's a pretty short time frame, and what happens after that is unpredictable. Some experts think AI will follow human-set goals. Others worry AI might develop its own, and we won't be able to control it. The fact that AI can instantly share knowledge across copies gives it a huge advantage over humans, making it a superior form of intelligence.
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Jobs Under Threat
One of the big worries is that AI could displace jobs—especially intellectual ones. Driving, journalism, and mid-level office jobs are all at risk. But some jobs, like plumbing, might be safe for a while because they require physical manipulation, which AI still struggles with.
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Rich vs. Poor
The wealth created by AI will likely go to the rich, widening the gap between the wealthy and the poor. This could lead to more social instability and even political shifts, like the rise of right-wing populism. Universal Basic Income (UBI) could help by providing a safety net, but it doesn't solve the deeper issue of people losing the sense of self-respect they get from work.
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AI in military
There's also the military angle. AI-controlled autonomous weapons could make decisions without human intervention, and that's a separate but equally terrifying risk. Governments aren't doing much to regulate AI in military applications. The competition between countries like China, Russia, and the West is only speeding up AI development, making safety an afterthought.
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Almost everybody I know who's an expert on AI believes they will exceed human intelligence; it's just a question of when. And at that point, it's really difficult to control them.
GEOFFREY HINTON
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize winning former Vice President of Google and sometimes referred to as the 'Godfather of AI' speaks to BBC about AI.
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