The “Godfather of AI,” Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, on AI’s Existential Risk

Katie Couric interviews Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize laureate known for his work on artificial intelligence and neural networks. Hinton discusses his journey into AI, explaining neural networks and large language models. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the risks and potential dangers of AI, including job displacement, misuse, and the possibility of AI surpassing human intelligence. Hinton shares his efforts to promote international collaboration to ensure AI remains beneficial, suggesting AI could be developed with a "maternal instinct" to protect humanity. He also addresses the positive impacts of AI, particularly in healthcare, such as early cancer detection and drug development.