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Geoffrey Hinton warns of AI’s growing danger after Nobel Prize win

The British-Canadian scientist warned the technology increases the risk of cyber-attacks, fake videos and political interference.

The Independent UK

Nobel Prize in physics spotlights key breakthroughs in AI revolution − making machines that learn

If your jaw dropped as you watched the latest AI-generated video, your bank balance was saved from criminals by a fraud detection system, or your day was made a little easier because you were able to dictate a text message on the run, you have many scientists, mathematicians and engineers…

The Conversation

Nobel-winning Physicist 'Unnerved' By AI Technology He Helped Create

A US scientist who won the 2024 Nobel physics prize for his pioneering work on artificial intelligence said Tuesday he found recent advances in the technology "very unnerving" and warned of possible catastrophe if it isn't kept in check.

International Business Times

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Neural Networks, Machine Learning? Nobel-winning AI Science Explained

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists on Tuesday for discoveries that laid the groundwork for the artificial intelligence used by hugely popular tools such as ChatGPT. British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton, known as a "godfather of AI," and US physicist John Hopfield were given the prize for "discoveries…

International Business Times

Geoffrey Hinton: AI pioneer who fears artificial intelligence could end humanity

The British-Canadian scientist has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.

The Independent UK

'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton just won a Nobel even though he's now scared of AI

Nobel Prize recognizes Geoffrey Hinton, the man now terrified of where AI may go.

TechRadar

AI pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield win Nobel Prize for Physics

It's the first time that a Nobel Prize has been awarded to the field of AI.

Fortune

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Physics Nobel awarded to neural network pioneers who laid foundations for AI

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to scientists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”.

The Conversation

Geoffrey Hinton, Soft-spoken Godfather Of AI

For a brief moment in spring last year, the bird-like features of bespectacled British-born researcher Geoffrey Hinton were poking out from TV screens across the world.

International Business Times

'It will be comparable with the industrial revolution': Two legendary AI scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for work on neural networks

The researchers developed algorithms and neural networks that set the stage for today's AI technologies

LiveScience

‘Godfather of AI’ who warned technology could end humanity wins Nobel prize

Professor Geoffrey Hinton received the award alongside US scientist John Hopfield for their pioneering work on machine learning.

The Independent UK

AI scientists John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton win 2024 physics Nobel Prize

Pair awarded ‘for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks’.

Al Jazeera

Machine learning pioneers win Nobel prize in physics

Geoffrey Hinton, ‘godfather of AI’, and John Hopfield honoured for work on artificial neural networks

The Guardian - UK

Nobel Prize in physics awarded to John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton for machine learning discoveries

The Nobel Prize in physics was on Tuesday awarded to John Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto for their “foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”.

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The Guardian - UK

‘We need to act now’: how the University of Toronto is answering the call for safer, ethical AI

As artificial intelligence thrusts itself further into our lives, researchers at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society are investigating ways to bring it in line with human values

International Business Times

California AI Bill Divides Silicon Valley

A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models is under consideration in California's legislature, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control.

LiveScience

12 game-changing moments in the history of AI

From Alan Turing's seminal paper to the advent of ChatGPT, here are 12 pivotal moments in the history of artificial intelligence.

Fortune

Ilya Sutskever left OpenAI after mutinying against Sam Altman—now he’s launching his own startup for safe AI

A star in the field, Sutskever left his former employer in May hinting he wasn't leaving AI research. His departure came almost six months to the day since he joined board directors in sacking Altman.

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Evening Standard

Cambridge-based CuspAI taps 'godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton as it raises $30 million seed funding

The round was led by Hoxton Ventures alongside funding from Basis Set Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners

Fortune

'Godfather of AI' emerges out of stealth to back carbon capture startup

Geoffrey Hinton will be an advisor to CuspAI after the startup secured a $30 million funding round.

The Guardian - UK

Big tech has distracted world from existential risk of AI, says top scientist

Max Tegmark argues that the downplaying is not accidental and threatens to delay, until it’s too late, the strict regulations needed

International Business Times UK

'AI Godfather' Says AI Will 'Take Lots Of Mundane Jobs', Urges UK To Adopt Universal Basic Income

AI experts warn rapid development could worsen inequality. Some propose guaranteed income, even compute access, to address this.

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Electoral Dysfunction; Black Box; The Price of Music; An Taobh Tuathail – review

Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson talk politics; the Guardian’s Michael Safi explores AI’s beauty and horror. Plus, two great music programmes – one in Irish

Reason

We Absolutely Do Not Need an FDA for AI

If our best and brightest technologists and theorists are struggling to see the way forward for AI, what makes anyone think politicians are going to get there first?

The Guardian - UK

Techscape: The biggest tech stories of 2023 – from cyber warfare to AI’s ‘existential risk’

Crypto’s crown slipped, an AI godfather spoke out and Apple entered the stuttering VR market – the stories that really mattered this year

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