AI Expert Warns Of Potential Human Extinction Risk

According to PANews, Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist known as the 'Godfather of AI,' has issued a stark warning about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence. Hinton estimates a 10% to 20% chance that AI could lead to human extinction within the next 30 years. He expressed concerns over the rapid advancement of AI technology, which he believes is progressing faster than anticipated, potentially leading to AI systems that surpass human intelligence and become uncontrollable. Hinton has called for increased government regulation of AI technology, arguing that relying solely on corporate profit motives is insufficient to ensure the safe development of AI. He highlighted that many experts in the AI field predict the emergence of AI systems more intelligent than humans within the next two decades, posing a significant threat to humanity. In contrast, Yann LeCun, another prominent figure in AI and the Chief Scientist at Meta, holds a different perspective. LeCun believes that AI could potentially save humanity from extinction, offering a more optimistic view of the technology's future impact.