The Intelligence from The Economist Another think coming? An AI pioneer steps down
May 3, 2023
Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defence editor with a focus on military affairs, joins the discussion about AI risks sparked by Geoffrey Hinton, an AI legend, advocating for open dialogue on technology's dangers. The conversation shifts to Ukraine's Air Force and the urgent need for fighter jets like the F-16 amid the ongoing conflict. Finally, they explore a new video game about the Holocaust, examining its potential as an educational tool for raising awareness about history and combating anti-Semitism.
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Hinton's Legacy
- Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in AI, kept neural networks research alive during the AI winter.
- His work with Bengio and LeCun led to the current AI boom and earned them the Turing Award.
Hinton's Departure
- Hinton left Google to freely discuss AI's risks without appearing to defend his employer.
- He believes in responsible AI development and worries about misuse of the rapidly improving technology.
AI's Potential Threat
- Hinton's concerns include misinformation and the potential of AI surpassing human intelligence.
- Other AI pioneers, like Bengio and LeCun, hold different views on AI's risks, causing a divide in the community.