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AI Godfather Hinton: Tech Leaders Prioritize Profit Over AI Risks

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Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the "godfather of AI," believes that prominent tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman are aware of the risks associated with artificial intelligence but prioritize financial gain over safety. Hinton's perspective suggests a concerning trend where the pursuit of profit may overshadow the potential dangers of advanced AI technologies. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the ethical considerations and safety measures in AI development driven by profit motives.

RANK_REASON The item contains an opinion from a prominent figure in AI about the motivations of other tech leaders.

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AI Godfather Hinton: Tech Leaders Prioritize Profit Over AI Risks

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · kirschner ·

    "I think [Mark] # Zuckerberg and [Elon] # Musk and Sam # Altman , they understand the risks, and they don’t give a shit. They’d rather have the money. That’s my

    "I think [Mark] # Zuckerberg and [Elon] # Musk and Sam # Altman , they understand the risks, and they don’t give a shit. They’d rather have the money. That’s my belief." - Geoffrey Hinton, titled by @ TheGuardian as "godfather of # AI " https://www. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/n…

    LINKS mstdn.social/@TheGuardian theguardian.com/…/ai-godfather-geoffrey-h…

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