Connect with us

Tech

‘Godfather’ of AI Quits His Position at Google, Warns of AI’s Potential Risks to Society

Published

My Post 1 2023 05 03T111515.146
Source: The Globe and Mail & 123RF

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

The 2023 Met Gala happened on May 1 (Monday) and the event was crawling with celebrities.

Images of Selena Gomez was later posted on Twitter, showcasing her in a blue-beaded dress at fashion’s biggest night but the problem is, she wasn’t actually there. The photos were created through artificial intelligence (AI), building a false narrative of her presence at the event.

Just yesterday, it was reported that the ‘Godfather’ of AI, Geoffrey Hinton had resigned from his position at Google in an effort to be able to freely speak out on the dangers of artificial intelligence, including its ability to create false imagery and text that can easily fool regular folks. He has also revealed that he now regrets his work in the field.

ai 1

Hinton expressed concerns that AI could potentially eliminate jobs and create a world where many will “not be able to know what is true anymore”.

“The idea that this stuff could actually get smarter than people – a few people believe that. But most people thought it was way off. And I thought it was way off. I thought it was 30 to 50 years or even longer away. Obviously, I no longer think that”, he added.

In 2021, Hinton shared his belief that “the rapid progress of AI is going to transform society in ways we do not fully understand and not all of the effects are going to be good.”

 

Prior to this, many others have also stepped up to warn of AI’s potential to do just as much harm as good.

ai 2

This includes a letter signed by prominent figures in the tech field such as Elon Musk, to stop the training of the most powerful AI systems for the time being due to the “profound risks to society and humanity”.

Earlier, an engineer at Google was fired for breaching employment and data security policies for claiming that an unreleased AI system had become sentient.

What do you think about this? Do feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section.

 

Also read: These Scientists Got Arrested For Trying To Warn Us Of Potential Destruction & We NEED To Listen

My Post 2022 04 15T120237.623

Source: 123RF

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

collage 6 1 collage 6 1
News16 hours ago

M’sian Man Fined RM500 for Failing to Send Friend to the Hospital in Time, Resulting in His Death

A Malaysian businessman was fined RM500 by the Magistrate Court in Ampang yesterday (July 10) for causing the death of...

collage 41 collage 41
News17 hours ago

CEO Batu Faces New Charge for Possessing Porn, Just a Day After Pleading Not Guilty to Genital Photo Offence

Just one day after pleading not guilty to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, Malaysian influencer “CEO Batu” faced another charge...

Dd FT 11 Dd FT 11
News18 hours ago

Trump Nominates Hooters-Loving, Self-Proclaimed ‘Alpha Male’ Influencer as Next US Ambassador to Malaysia

Amid the controversy surrounding the 25% tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods, United States (US) President Donald Trump has announced the...

Dd FT 9 Dd FT 9
News20 hours ago

MPAJ is Offering Cash Rewards for Every Rat Caught at Ampang Market & Surrounding Areas This Month

The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) has recently announced a cash reward for every rat successfully caught at the Pekan...

collage 40 collage 40
News21 hours ago

Dr Akmal Saleh’s Father Passes Away This Morning, Surrounded by Family Members

Akmal Saleh’s father had passed away this morning due to old age (July 11). The death was confirmed by the...

Dd FT 8 Dd FT 8
News21 hours ago

“We’re thankful” – UMNO Urges King to Enforce Najib’s House Arrest After Titah Adendum Confirmed Valid

UMNO urges the King to allow Najib to serve his sentence under house arrest after the addendum decree was confirmed...

collage 39 collage 39
News22 hours ago

Donald Trump Allegedly Threatened to ‘Bomb the Sh*t Out of Moscow’ & Beijing in Leaked Audio

An audio provided to CNN hears US President, Donald J Trump allegedly threatening to “bomb the sh*t” out of Russia...

Dd FT 7 1 Dd FT 7 1
News22 hours ago

14yo M’sian Sends Nudes to Ah Long for Loan to Pay for “Job Offer”, Ends Up Getting Scammed & Blackmailed

A teenage girl was forced to borrow money from loan sharks (Ah Long) after getting tricked by an online job...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY