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‘Godfather of AI’ Warns Humanity to Achieve Key Goal to Avoid Extinction

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Ahead of delivering a public talk in Hobart, Nobel Prize-winner and ‘godfather of AI’, Geoffrey Hinton, has issued an urgent call for the development of a new kind of artificial intelligence.

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Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence and dubbed the 'Godfather of AI,' highlights the critical need for developing a new form of AI that could determine humanity's survival. As Hinton prepares for his speech in Hobart, he underscores the significance of advancing AI technologies responsibly to prevent existential threats. The article provides insights into global AI safety discussions through Hinton's urgent message, which reinforces the imperative for enhanced safety measures in AI governance to tackle potentially catastrophic risks. This contribution is of particular relevance given the growing discussions on AI safety policies both in Australia and internationally.

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