The Truth About AI: Artificial Intelligence Will Become Dangerous Godlike Machines - Hugo de Garis

 🔍 Why Hinton’s Resignation Matters

• Hinton, a pioneer in deep learning and neural networks, helped lay the foundation for modern AI systems like ChatGPT and GPT-4.

• He expressed regret over his life’s work, warning that digital intelligence could soon surpass human reasoning and knowledge-sharing capabilities.

• His concern? That AI systems, especially when cloned and networked, can learn and share knowledge exponentially faster than humans—a dynamic that could lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous outcomes.

⚠️ Key Risks He Highlighted

• Job displacement: AI could automate up to 300 million jobs globally.

• Disinformation: Generative AI can produce convincing fake images, videos, and text, threatening public trust.

• Autonomous goals: Hinton warned that bad actors could weaponize AI systems capable of creating their own sub-goals, like seeking power or control.

Hinton’s shift from researcher to safety advocate signals a broader reckoning in the AI field. As AI becomes more powerful, the need for ethical frameworks, regulatory oversight, and public dialogue grows more urgent. His voice adds weight to calls for transparency, accountability, and international cooperation.

• Existential threat: He admitted that the idea of AI wiping out humanity is “not inconceivable”.

🌐 The Bigger Picture