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Hinton leaves Google to warn about AI

The “Godfather of A.I.” says part of him regrets his life's work

Key facts

Date

1 May 2023

Era

The ChatGPT shock

Interest

Culture

Threads

Safety & governance, Labs & people

Who

Geoffrey Hinton

What

Left Google after more than a decade to speak about AI risk

Reported by

The New York Times, 1 May 2023

Geoffrey Hinton, whose research underpins today's chatbots, told The New York Times he had quit Google, where he had worked for more than a decade, so he could speak freely about the risks of AI. He said a part of him now regretted his life's work.

Sources

1. The New York Times, ‘The Godfather of A.I.’ Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead, 2023-05-01
2. BBC News, AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google, 2023-05-02