Geoffrey Hinton tells the BBC some of the dangers in the artificial intelligence field 'are quite scary'.
A man widely seen as the godfather of artificial intelligence has quit his job, warning about the growing dangers from developments in the field.
But the British-Canadian cognitive psychologist and computer scientist told the BBC the chatbot could soon overtake the level of information that a human brain holds. In the New York Times article, Dr Hinton referred to "bad actors" who would try use AI for "bad things".
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Top Google boffin Geoffrey Hinton quits, warns of AI danger'Look at how it was five years ago and how it is now. Take the difference and propagate it forwards. That's scary'
Read more »
'Godfather of Deep Learning' quits Google and warns of AI dangers: 'I don’t think they should scale this up more until they have understood whether they can control it'Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, one of the foremost researchers in the field of AI, has some concerns about where his groundbreaking work will lead.
Read more »
BBC Sport comments from 'neutrals' - Very interesting on Newcastle United after 3-1 win v SouthamptonBBC Sport comments from 'neutrals' - Very interesting on Newcastle United after 3-1 win v Southampton nufc
Read more »
Antiques Roadshow pays moving tribute to expert Judith Miller after death at 71A tribute Antiques Roadshow gave to expert Judith Miller after she died aged 71, has been described as 'beautiful and moving.' She brought a 'vast knowledge of antiques' to the BBC programme since 2007.
Read more »
Trevelyan descendant 'would consider' Irish famine compensationLaura Trevelyan says if the Irish government asked her family to pay compensation over the Irish famine they would consider the request.
Read more »
Trevelyan descendant 'would consider' Irish famine compensationAn ex-BBC journalist says her ancestor, referenced in the Fields of Athenry, 'failed' Irish people.
Read more »