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India.com
03-07-2025
- India.com
'Only one job will be...': 'Godfather of AI' issues CHILLING warning about rise of Artificial Intelligence, says it will...
Geoffrey Hinton has often warned about the dangers of AI. (File) Geoffrey Hinton, the celebrated British-Canadian computer scientist who is often called the 'Godfather of AI', has long been a proponent of reining in the uncontrolled rise of Artificial Intelligence as he believes that a Super AI or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), could be the biggest threat to human civilization on this planet, even more so than a global nuclear war. In the near term, the 77-year-old computer scientist who is credited with laying the groundwork upon which modern AI tools are built, has warned that AI would eliminate a major chunk of jobs in the tech industry in the next 5-10 years, such as programming, coding, research, among others. But there's one job that AI won't be able to impact, at least in the foreseeable future, Hinton says. What job will be 'safe' from AI? Speaking on the 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast with Steven Bartlett, Geoffrey Hinton reiterated his stance on AI being a clear and present threat to the human race. The famous scientist noted that skill-based jobs will likely be safe even in the age of AI as they do not require automation, but the finesse and skill of a human. Asked which jobs he think would be 'safe' in an AI takeover, Geoffrey Hinton replied; 'Plumbing'. 'Become a plumber if you want to ensure job security'. Hinton suggested that plumbing might be one of the few professions that cannot be easily replaced by AI, and hence will remain secure in the near future. Why Geoffrey Hinton suggested plumbing? In the interview, Geoffrey Hinton said that while plumbing may seem like an unusual suggestion, but it is one of the safest in AI era because its based on physical activity. In contrast, jobs like law, accounting, statistics, and similar depend on data processing, which can easily be replaced with automated with advanced AI systems. 'This is not the case with plumbing… plumbing involves complex physical work and problem-solving, etc., which AI has not yet been able to understand. This means that AI will not be able to dominate jobs that require human skills for the time being,' he stated.
Otago Daily Times
30-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Please, let us feed you
Pat Nyhon begs to differ with Gwynne Dyer about bottom trawling. I have been fishing commercially for 37 years. I currently fish the southern waters out of Bluff and own a 16m trawler that bottom trawls. We employ three crew and support many local engineering shops and suppliers in our region. I supply fish to two companies, which is both exported and sold fresh in New Zealand. Some landings can be up to 25 different species of fish. You may well have eaten the fish I catch, perhaps from your local fish and chip shop or supermarket. I grew up on farms, but when an uncle who was a fisher took me for trip when I was 16, I fell in love with fishing, because of the freedom you get out there on the water, seeing the wildlife and finding that no two days are the same. But it's a job that comes with many challenges such as the brutal cost of fuel and gear and compliance costs caused by the many rules we have to follow. Another thing that's tough is the constant use of misinformation to shut us down. It can be really troubling to read opinion pieces like the one in the Otago Daily Times the other day by Gwynne Dyer (23.6.25). I understand that Gwynne is a British-Canadian military historian and author who has also worked as a professor and journalist. He's done a lot of things, but I didn't see fisher on that list. Gwynne was celebrating the release of the film Ocean, which is narrated by Sir David Attenborough. You will have seen this film getting a lot of attention in the media. It shows the absolute worst-case examples of bottom trawl fishing and says that this fishing method should be stopped worldwide. The issue for a fisher like me is that the film and Gwynne's column are talking about situations that don't hold true here in New Zealand, including here in Otago and Southland. No honest fisher (and I can tell you, most of us are very honest and straight talking) will tell you trawling is perfect. Yes, there was some pretty rough activity in the past, back in the 1960s and '70s when people fished over all sorts of terrain and took as much as they liked. These days, it's a very different story. I have been fishing for long enough to see the changes. Nowadays, we are very restricted in where we fish. And we're bloody careful. We cannot and do not trawl through coral beds. Our nets cost about $20,000, so it would be financial suicide to destroy gear. The areas we trawl have been trawled since trawling was first used and they are flat sandy or mud bottom. The idea that we're somehow running around, letting loose with trawl gear and damaging the oceans is just nonsense in my experience. It's not what happens. There are strict limits on how much fish you can take. That's because of the Quota Management System. A report out of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN the other day said our management systems in New Zealand had given us one of the best sustainability records in the world. It says that 85.5% of all the fish stocks in our area are sustainably fished and those sustainable stocks are responsible for an estimated 95.7% of landings. Most of us have cameras on board these days (except for the really big vessels that have government observers and the really small vessels that don't have the power supply or places to put cameras). The Ministry for Primary Industries has now rolled out cameras on 218 fishing vessels, meaning we have the most cameras on commercial fishing boats of any country. A big challenge for us in fishing is that people can't come out on the water with us every day. If you could come out on my vessel with me, you would see how careful we are. You would see how we stick to our traditional fishing areas. We use modern gear and all our experience to try to avoid capturing seabirds or mammals. I love what I do. I've been fishing for a long time. I want people to understand that what gets me up in the morning is the fact that I am working in a beautiful natural environment, seeing an ever-changing sunrise or sunset and the wildlife at sea. I am also very proud that I am harvesting a food that has no additives, no pesticides and is considered a healthy brain and heart food by many scientists. As a fisher, I ask you and guys like Gwynne, please let us continue to put food on your plate. — Pat Nyhon is a commercial fisherman.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'AI will replace everyone': Nobel prize winner for AI shares a tip hidden in bathroom to protect your career
As the world rapidly embraces automation, one of the pioneers of modern artificial intelligence is voicing strong concerns about what lies ahead. Geoffrey Hinton , the British-Canadian computer scientist widely known as the 'Godfather of AI,' has made a rare public statement highlighting which jobs are most vulnerable, and which ones might endure. Hinton, who played a key role in developing the AI systems that now power tools from chatbots to healthcare technology, stepped away from his position at Google in 2023. Since then, he has spoken more openly about the potential dangers of the very technology he helped shape. In a recent episode of *The Diary of a CEO* podcast with Steven Bartlett, Hinton shared his views on the future of work in an AI-driven world. In an unexpected insight, he named plumbing as one of the few career paths likely to remain relatively secure. Hinton on job that will remain safe Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. While talking about the risks of AI, Hinton made a simple point: machines are good at thinking, not at fixing pipes. 'It's going to be a long time before [AI is] as good at physical manipulation as us,' he said. 'A good bet would be to be a plumber.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse dispositivo discreto está virando febre entre idosos com dor nos nervos. A arte do herbalismo Undo Plumbing is difficult to automate because it demands manual expertise, on-the-spot judgment, and the ability to solve problems in unpredictable environments. A plumber might have to squeeze under a sink, deal with irregular water pressure, or fix an issue without clear instructions—challenges that current AI systems aren't equipped to handle. According to Hinton, jobs that depend on hands-on skills are far less likely to be replaced by AI in the near future. While machines excel at processing data and generating content, they still can't climb ladders or tighten valves. That makes skilled trade professions—like plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry—more resilient in an increasingly automated world. Live Events Office jobs face AI pressure, says 'Godfather of AI' While plumbers may have some protection for now, Geoffrey Hinton believes many office-based jobs are far more vulnerable. He specifically pointed to roles like legal assistants and paralegals as among the first to be reshaped by AI. These positions often involve tasks such as reviewing contracts, analyzing documents, and summarizing information—functions that large language models are already capable of performing. With AI tools now able to draft legal content and even forecast case outcomes, the demand for human support roles in law firms could decline. Hinton wasn't sounding an alarm for the sake of it—he was simply reflecting what the data suggests. 'In a society which shared out things fairly, everybody should be better off,' he said. 'But if you can replace lots of people by AIs, then the people who get replaced will be worse off.' In short, while AI may drive productivity gains, those benefits may not be shared equally across society.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton Warns: Plumbing Safer Than Coding in Automation Era
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries at an unprecedented pace, one of the field's founding fathers is offering a sobering perspective on the future of work. Geoffrey Hinton, the renowned British-Canadian computer scientist widely regarded as the 'Godfather of AI,' is urging people to rethink their career paths—recommending plumbing as a more secure option than coding. In a recent interview on The Diary of a CEO podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett, Hinton expressed deep concerns about job displacement driven by automation. 'A good bet would be to be a plumber,' he said, suggesting that physical labor is much harder to automate than tasks rooted in data and information processing. 'It's going to be a long time before [AI is] as good at physical manipulation as us.' While AI can swiftly process legal documents, generate marketing material, and handle countless other intellectual tasks, it falters when it comes to jobs requiring hands-on dexterity and adaptability. Trades like plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work often involve unpredictable environments and real-time decision-making—areas where machines still struggle to compete with humans. 'Fixing a leaking tap or rewiring a house demands judgment and skills that are hard to replicate with current AI capabilities,' Hinton explained. That's why he believes these trades are likely to remain resilient in the face of rapid technological change. In contrast, many traditional white-collar roles are already being reshaped by AI tools. Jobs once seen as stable—such as legal assistants or paralegals—are now being threatened by language models that can analyze contracts, predict case outcomes, and produce detailed summaries faster than a human ever could. Hinton, now 77, has played a crucial role in the development of neural networks—the technology that powers today's advanced AI systems. Yet he admits to struggling with the emotional implications of the revolution he helped spark. 'Intellectually, you can see the threat,' he said. 'But it's very hard to come to terms with it emotionally.' One of his deeper fears is the widening gap between those who benefit from AI and those who don't. 'In a society which shares things fairly, everybody should be better off,' he noted. 'But if you can replace lots of people by AIs, then the people who get replaced will be worse off." He even envisioned a scenario where AI could eventually control critical infrastructure like power stations with minimal human oversight. 'If AI ever decided to take over,' he speculated, 'it would need people for a while to run the power stations, until it designed better analogue machines. There are so many ways it could get rid of people, all of which would, of course, be very nasty.' Hinton's warnings aren't meant to incite panic, but rather to encourage society to reflect critically on how AI is shaping our economic and social structures. If current trends continue, the plumber—not the programmer—may emerge as one of the most future-proof professions.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton says layoffs are now inevitable unless you have this job
In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, one of its founding fathers is sounding the alarm about the future of work spaces. Geoffrey Hinton, the British-Canadian computer scientist famously dubbed the 'Godfather of AI,' is in the headlines again, and this time he is placing his bets on an unexpected career path: Plumbing. Having played a crucial role in developing the neural networks behind today's AI systems, Hinton said that he is worried about job security after automation has entered the a candid appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett, Hinton painted a picture of a future that's equal parts fascinating and unsettling. His advice for those worried about job security? Skip the coding bootcamp and consider becoming a plumber. "A good bet would be to be a plumber," Hinton said, explaining that physical tasks remain one of the last strongholds against automation. 'It's going to be a long time before [AI is] as good at physical manipulation as us.'While AI can churn through legal contracts, predict case outcomes, and generate marketing copy in seconds, it can't crawl under a sink or fumble with a spanner. Plumbing, like many other trades, demands hands-on skill, quick thinking, and a willingness to get dirty, none of which comes naturally to a labour over office workadvertisement Jobs involving manual labour, think plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, are proving much trickier to automate than office roles. Fixing a leaking tap or rewiring a house involves physical judgement in unpredictable environments, something AI still struggles with. That's why Hinton sees these roles as relatively safe, for now. In contrast, he warns that white-collar roles that involve data handling, or repetitive intellectual tasks are squarely in the AI firing line.'In a society which shared out things fairly, everybody should be better off,' Hinton remarked. 'But if you can replace lots of people by AIs, then the people who get replaced will be worse off," he like legal assistants and paralegals, once considered steady job roles, are already being reshaped by generative AI. Language models can now sift through reams of legal documents and even draft case summaries with startling speed and accuracy, challenging the need for human support in these futureNow at 77, Hinton isn't just analysing trends, he's wrestling with the emotional weight of his legacy. He admitted he's still grappling with the long-term consequences of his work, especially when thinking about the world his children and grandchildren will inherit. 'Intellectually, you can see the threat,' he said. 'But it's very hard to come to terms with it emotionally.'advertisementIn one particularly chilling moment, Hinton imagined a future where AI could run power plants and other infrastructure with minimal human input. 'If AI ever decided to take over,' he mused, 'it would need people for a while to run the power stations, until it designed better analogue machines There are so many ways it could get rid of people, all of which would, of course, be very nasty.' He wasn't predicting doom, but he insisted the risk is real enough to take the question of who gets replaced, Hinton worries about who benefits. As AI boosts productivity and slashes costs, the spoils may not be shared equally. Those who own the technology stand to gain the most, while displaced workers may struggle to find their not just a question of economics, it's a social reckoning in the making. And if we're not careful, Hinton warns, the technology meant to uplift humanity could end up deepening existing divides. So, while the robots may be coming for your spreadsheet, the humble tradesperson might just be sitting pretty. In the age of artificial intelligence, the safest job might just involve tightening a pipe, not typing on a keyboard.
