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AI's 'Godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of massive unemployment

Geoffrey Hinton, widely recognized as the "Godfather of AI," has echoed concerns about the potential for massive unemployment due to artificial intelligence. He suggests that tech companies are heavily investing in AI, partly by developing systems that can perform jobs more cheaply than humans. This perspective aligns with predictions from other prominent figures like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, who foresee significant shifts in the future of work. Senator Bernie Sanders has also quantified this risk, warning that up to 100 million U.S. jobs could be displaced by automation, impacting both blue-collar and white-collar professions. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about widespread job displacement and the economic implications of AI adoption.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a prominent AI researcher on the societal impact of AI.

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AI's 'Godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of massive unemployment

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    ‘Godfather of AI’ says billionaires like Elon Musk are right about the future of work—but he predicts mass unemployment is on its way

    While tech leaders paint a positive future where work is optional thanks to AI, the "Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton warns they’re “betting on AI replacing a lot of workers.”