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TechAI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton says humans might have been better off without AI

Nobel-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton warns that AI could trigger a major incident this year or next, such as a large-scale power blackout or a week-long financial-system outage. While saying AI could bring a “wonderful future,” he argues people may have been better off never developing it and criticizes AI company leaders for pursuing profits despite understanding the risks.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-03 21:35Original

AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton says humans might have been better off without AI
AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton says humans might have been better off without AITech