AI caution: ‘Godfather of AI’ Hinton on job wipeout fears; says AI isn’t the issue, deployment is

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns that artificial intelligence could eliminate millions of jobs, but the real danger stems from societal choices, not the technology itself. He argues that current economic structures prioritize short-term profits over human well-being, leading to AI being used to cut labor costs rather than enhance human potential or reduce inequality.

AI caution: ‘Godfather of AI’ Hinton on job wipeout fears; says AI isn’t the issue, deployment is
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns that artificial intelligence could eliminate millions of jobs, but the real danger stems from societal choices, not the technology itself. He argues that current economic structures prioritize short-term profits over human well-being, leading to AI being used to cut labor costs rather than enhance human potential or reduce inequality.