United States – Scientist Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” confirmed that the world may face major disasters unless the use of artificial intelligence weapons is regulated in an appropriate manner.
The former Google engineer, who left the company last year, compared the use of technology for military purposes to the spread of chemical weapons, warning that “very bad things” would happen before the international community reached a comprehensive agreement similar to the Geneva Conventions.
“The threat I talked about is an existential threat,” Hinton said on Tuesday in an interview with RTE News, stressing that “this technology will become smarter than us and will take over.”
The computer scientist highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on disinformation and human jobs, as well as on the weapons of the future.
Hinton warned, “Combat robots constitute one of the threats that will make it easier for rich countries to wage war on smaller and poorer countries, and it will be very bad, and I believe it will inevitably come.”
He urged governments to put pressure on big tech companies, especially in California, to conduct in-depth research into the safety of AI technology.
“Rather than being an afterthought, there should be government incentives to ensure companies do a lot of work on safety,” Hinton added.
He also highlighted the enormous benefits that artificial intelligence can bring to humanity, especially in the field of healthcare, adding that he does not regret any of his contributions to this technology.
Many prominent figures in the technology industry have warned of the potential risks posed by unregulated adoption of this technology.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and other industry figures co-signed a letter last year calling for strict regulation of the artificial intelligence sector.
Source: RT
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2024-04-16 18:46:15