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The Godfather of A.I. Has Some Regrets

May 30, 2023

Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, interviews Geoffrey Hinton, the godfather of AI and a pioneer of neural networks. They dive into Hinton's concerns about the harmful potential of AI, including its ability to generate disinformation and displace jobs. The discussion highlights ethical dilemmas tied to AI's military uses and the unintended consequences of rapid technological advancement. Hinton reflects on his regrets regarding AI's impact, echoing broader fears about our evolving relationship with this powerful technology.

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How Neural Networks Can Help Digital Agents Learn from the Entire Internet

03:07

The Unfortunate Side of Wise Decisions: A Conversation on Technology and Consequences

01:15

The Danger of AI Agents Seeking More Power

00:50

Intro

3min

The Neural Network Revolution

17min

Navigating the Risks of AI and Identity Theft

3min

The Rising Threat of Disinformation and Job Displacement in A.I.

3min

The Rise of Robot Soldiers: Ethics and AI Risks

11min

Reflections on the Consequences of Technological Advancement

5min

As the world begins to experiment with the power of artificial intelligence, a debate has begun about how to contain its risks. One of the sharpest and most urgent warnings has come from a man who helped invent the technology.

Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, speaks to Geoffrey Hinton, who many consider to be the godfather of A.I.

Guest: Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm.
Here’s how A.I. could be weaponized to spread disinformation.

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