“Godfather of AI” Quits Google and Warns the Masses About AI Safety
Key takeaways
- Dr. Geoffrey Hinton has retired from Google, citing the company’s recent cavalier approach to AI safety
- Hinton still praised Google’s work in the field and thinks AI development should continue
- The resignation comes amid growing calls for AI regulations and safety to be prioritized
The AI wars have continued at a dizzying pace, and now the “godfather of AI” has spoken out. He’s quit Google, saying the tech is moving too quickly without proper precautions in place and he’s concerned about ‘bad actors’ exploiting the technology. It’s a bold move, so let’s unpack what went down.
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Why did the “Godfather of AI” quit Google?
The man widely regarded as the “godfather of AI,” computer scientist Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, resigned from Google, saying he in part regretted his life’s work. That’s a pretty big statement.
Let’s give it some context. Hinton was hired by Google ten years ago to develop the tech giant’s AI capabilities, which precursor the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. But he says once the AI wars began and the now-infamous internal ‘code red’ at Google sounded, all bets were off.
It’s not as bad as it seems. Hinton is 75, so he also decided now was a good time to retire. He also noted AI’s benefits, so development should continue, and that Google had been “very responsible.”
Google’s chief scientist, Jeff Dean, responded: “We remain committed to a responsible approach to AI. We’re continually learning to understand emerging risks while also innovating boldly.”
AI safety amid the race to the top
Hinton’s statements are all the more reasons why guardrails for AI are vital as the technology develops. There are prominent critics of AI like billionaire and former OpenAI founder Elon Musk, who intends to build his own AI chatbot, TruthGPT, to counteract existing chatbots.
Earlier this year, an open letter signed by AI leaders asked for a six-month pause in developing the technology to put in place proper restrictions on the tech. Chip manufacturer Nvidia has also created its open-sourced AI guardrails software, which is intended to stop chatbots from their unhinged hallucinations.
But governments need to take the initiative now to stop the “bad actors” Hinton mentioned from using AI for nefarious purposes.
The bottom line
AI has the potential to transform our way of living, but it needs some robust guidelines to keep everything on track. Hinton’s concerns are from the last few months, so with the AI community working together, these issues can be easily rectified.
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