Geoffrey Hinton Warns on AI Risks at Nobel Ceremony

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'godfather of AI', received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his foundational work in artificial intelligence, while expressing concerns over its rapid advancement. During the Nobel ceremony in Stockholm, he highlighted the potential misuse of AI by authoritarian regimes and warned that superintelligence could emerge within the next five to 20 years, raising significant safety concerns. Hinton acknowledged that he has no regrets about his groundbreaking research but wishes he had prioritized safety considerations earlier. He also warned that without regulatory measures, AI could lead to dangerous applications like lethal autonomous weapons. Alongside Hinton, Professor Daron Acemoglu emphasized the need to address growing inequality exacerbated by AI advancements. The recognition of AI-related research at the Nobel Prizes marks a significant moment in the technology's growing impact on society.