AI Pioneer Hinton Urges 'Maternal Instincts' to Prevent Superintelligent AI Threat
Summary
Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns superintelligent AI could pose existential threat to humanity within 5-20 years if not imbued with 'maternal instincts' and compassion for humans during development.
Key Points
- Geoffrey Hinton fears AI could wipe out humanity if not built with 'maternal instincts'
- Hinton proposes building compassion for humans into AI systems to control them
- Superintelligent AI may arrive in 5 to 20 years, accelerating faster than expected