Nobel Prize-winning scientist Geoffrey Hinton issues artificial intelligence warning
Scientist Geoffrey Hinton emphasized during a briefing in the US Congress that there may be only one year left to control artificial intelligence.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Geoffrey Hinton stated during a briefing to US lawmakers that there may be only one year left to take security measures in order not to lose control of artificial intelligence technology.
Briefing Given to Members of Congress
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Geoffrey Hinton gave a comprehensive briefing to members of the US Congress about artificial intelligence technology upon the invitation of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
Time is Running Out for Security Measures
Hinton stated that there might be perhaps only a one-year window left to implement necessary security measures before completely losing control over artificial intelligence.
Superintelligence Predictions Have Shrunk
Stating that timelines for reaching superintelligence were previously projected to be 30 to 50 years, Hinton said that today many researchers estimate this period has dropped to just a few years, or even one year.
Self-Improving Systems
Scientist Geoffrey Hinton noted that artificial intelligence has now reached a point of self-improvement where it can design better artificial intelligences, and that it is urgent to slow down.
Emphasis on the Necessity of Human Control
House of Representatives member Ted Lieu stated that the situation resembles a science fiction scenario and emphasized that artificial intelligence must be controlled by humans under all circumstances.
Growing Sense of Urgency in Congress
Senator Bernie Sanders, on the other hand, stated that a growing sense of urgency has emerged among members of Congress that this issue must be addressed out of concern for humanity's future and uncontrollable technology.