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Yoshua Bengio Reflects on Years of Downplaying AI Risk

Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, has reflected on his past work and acknowledged that he did not sufficiently prioritize AI risk concerns for many years. In a discussion with Rob Wiblin, Bengio explained that his focus was primarily on advancing AI capabilities, a common sentiment among many in the field during that period. He now recognizes the critical importance of addressing the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. AI

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Yoshua Bengio Reflects on Years of Downplaying AI Risk

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    Why Bengio Ignored AI Risk for Years - Yoshua Bengio and Rob Wiblin # ai # risk # psychology Original timestamp: 02:22:13

    Why Bengio Ignored AI Risk for Years - Yoshua Bengio and Rob Wiblin # ai # risk # psychology Original timestamp: 02:22:13