On with Kara Swisher “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton Rings the Warning Bells
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Nov 13, 2025 
Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneering machine learning researcher and Nobel laureate, shares his insights on the AI landscape. He discusses the existential risks posed by AI, including the threat of surveillance and misinformation. Hinton warns about the potential loss of jobs due to AI advancements and emphasizes the need for strict policies to regulate its use. He also explores the unique risks of superintelligence and the importance of creating AIs that prioritize human well-being. Finally, Hinton urges public involvement in shaping future AI policies.
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Language Mastery Arrived Sooner Than Expected
- Neural nets unexpectedly mastered natural language much faster than experts predicted.
- Geoffrey Hinton says this rapid language ability made chatbots surprisingly capable of understanding meaning.
Shared Weights Amplify AI Learning
- Digital neural nets can share learned updates across copies, amplifying learning efficiency.
- Hinton highlights that sharing weights makes digital models far more powerful than isolated analog implementations.
Leaving Google To Sound The Alarm
- Hinton left Google in April 2023 to warn publicly about existential AI risks.
- He used his reputation to counter claims that advanced chatbots are 'stochastic parrots.'