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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I want to warn people about how dangerous AI could be, as it may one day get smarter than us and we have never had to deal with that before.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I feel deep regret for helping create AI, as I now see the potential dangers it poses.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

There's a real risk that AI could lead to human extinction, with a 10% to 20% chance of that happening.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The European regulations on AI are inadequate, particularly because they exempt military uses of AI, which poses significant risks.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

AI can be misused for cyber attacks, which have increased dramatically, making it easier for malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

AI can create new viruses cheaply and easily, which poses a threat if someone with malicious intent decides to use it.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Using AI to corrupt elections through targeted political advertisements is a significant concern, as it allows for manipulation of voter behavior.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

AI can create echo chambers, which can distort public perception and influence opinions.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Social media algorithms create echo chambers by showing users content that confirms their existing biases, further dividing society.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

We need regulations that ensure companies developing AI technologies do so in a way that is beneficial to society, rather than harmful. There's a real 20% chance that AI could lead to human extinction if we don't take the risks seriously.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The threat of lethal autonomous weapons is significant and needs to be addressed urgently.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Lethal autonomous weapons could lower the cost of war, making it easier for powerful countries to invade smaller nations without facing public backlash.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The combination of AI risks, such as creating viruses and autonomous weapons, could lead to catastrophic outcomes if not properly managed.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

We need to figure out how to ensure that AI doesn't want to take over and harm us.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The AI we have now is like a tiger cub; it's growing up, and we need to train it properly before it becomes dangerous.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I feel a duty to talk about the risks of AI, especially considering the potential for human extinction.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

If we don't work on keeping AI under control, we could face dire consequences for humanity's future.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Ilia, one of my students, left OpenAI due to safety concerns, which highlights the seriousness of the risks we face with AI.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The development of AI could lead to massive joblessness, as it will replace many mundane intellectual tasks.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I haven't come to terms with what the development of superintelligence could mean for my children's future. I believe there's a real 20% chance that AI could lead to human extinction.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

We need to make a huge effort right now to figure out how to develop AI safely, as its potential risks are significant.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

AI's ability to replace mundane intellectual labor means that many jobs may not exist in the future, leading to increased wealth inequality.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

If AI can replace many jobs, the gap between the rich and poor will widen, creating a society with significant inequality.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The International Monetary Fund has expressed concerns that generative AI could cause massive labor disruptions and rising inequality.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I don't think there's anything in principle that stops machines from being conscious.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

If you have an intuition that people are doing things wrong, don't give up on that intuition just because others say it's silly.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I wish I had spent more time with my family when they were little, as I was too focused on work.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

There's a chance we can develop AI that won't want to take over, and we should invest resources into figuring that out.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I think we need to face the possibility that unless we act soon, we could be nearing the end of our current trajectory with AI.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

I think the joblessness caused by AI is a pressing threat to human happiness, as people need purpose and contribution to feel fulfilled.

Godfather of AI: I Tried to Warn Them, But We’ve Already Lost Control! Geoffrey Hinton

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