Geoff Hinton Warns About the Future of Humanity with AI

• Geoff Hinton warns about the rapid development of AI.
• He proposes creating AI with human-like instincts for the protection of people.
• Cooperation between countries in the AI sphere is minimal.

At the Ai4 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Geoff Hinton, one of the leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence, stated that humanity urgently needs to prepare for machines that could surpass us. Hinton believes that general artificial intelligence (AGI) could emerge within the next decade.

Hinton noted that most experts believe that AI could surpass human intelligence within the next twenty to thirty years. He himself previously thought this would happen in thirty to fifty years, but now he is convinced it could happen sooner.

He warned that we should not expect unprecedented AI advancements, as new systems could be significantly smarter than any human. Hinton believes that attempts to control AI are futile. He compared this situation to controlling children: "Imagine that you are responsible for the children of three-year-olds, who turn out to be smarter than you."

Hinton proposes developing AI so that they care about people, analogous to human instincts. He emphasizes that this research is necessary not only for improving intelligence but also for developing empathy in AI.

He also believes that cooperation between countries in this field is minimal, especially in AI races, particularly between the USA and China, is intensifying. Hinton wants to see the possibility of addressing the limitations of risks in biotechnology, as overall competition remains strong.

He believes that regulation cannot stop AI development, as the need to curb its development is unrealistic. Hinton also highlighted the urgent funding of basic research in the USA, which is essential for future breakthroughs.

In conclusion, Hinton stressed that AI could significantly enhance healthcare, providing faster diagnoses and personalized treatments. He believes that if we can create AI that cares about humanity, it will allow us not only to survive but also to thrive under its control.

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