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3 days ago
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The Good, The Bad, And The Apocalypse: Tech Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Lays Out His Stark Vision For AI
Article – RNZ It's the question that keeps Geoffrey Hinton up at night: What happens when humans are no longer the most intelligent life on the planet? , Producer – 30′ with Guyon Espiner It's the question that keeps Geoffrey Hinton up at night: What happens when humans are no longer the most intelligent life on the planet? 'My greatest fear is that, in the long run, the digital beings we're creating turn out to be a better form of intelligence than people.' Hinton's fears come from a place of knowledge. Described as the Godfather of AI, he is a pioneering British-Canadian computer scientist whose decades of work in artificial intelligence earned him global acclaim. His career at the forefront of machine learning began at its inception – before the first Pacman game was released. But after leading AI research at Google for a decade, Hinton left the company in 2023 to speak more freely about what he now sees as the grave dangers posed by artificial intelligence. Talking on this weeks's 30 With Guyon Espiner, Hinton offers his latest assessment of our AI-dominated future. One filled with promise, peril – and a potential apocalypse. The Good: 'It's going to do wonderful things for us' Hinton remains positive about many of the potential benefits of AI, especially in fields like healthcare and education. 'It's going to do wonderful things for us,' he says. According to a report from this year's World Economic Forum, the AI market is already worth around US$5 billion in education. That's expected to grow to US$112.3 billion in the next decade. Proponents like Hinton believe the benefits to education lie in targeted efficiency when it comes to student learning, similar to how AI assistance is assisting medical diagnoses. 'In healthcare, you're going to be able to have [an AI] family doctor who's seen millions of patients – including quite a few with the same very rare condition you have – that knows your genome, knows all your tests, and hasn't forgotten any of them.' He describes AI systems that already outperform doctors in diagnosing complex cases. When combined with human physicians, the results are even more impressive – a human-AI synergy he believes will only improve over time. Hinton disagrees with former colleague Demis Hassabis at Google Deepmind, who predicts AI learning is on track to cure all diseases in just 10 years. 'I think that's a bit optimistic.' 'If he said 25 years I'd believe it.' The Bad: 'Autonomous lethal weapons' Despite these benefits, Hinton warns of pressing risks that demand urgent attention. 'Right now, we're at a special point in history,' he says. 'We need to work quite hard to figure out how to deal with all the short-term bad consequences of AI, like corrupting elections, putting people out of work, cybercrimes.' He is particularly alarmed by military developments, including Google's removal of their long-standing pledge not to use AI to develop weapons of war. 'This shows,' says Hinton of his former employers, 'the company's principals were up for sale.' He believes defense departments of all major arms dealers are already busy working on 'autonomous lethal weapons. Swarms of drones that go and kill people. Maybe people of a particular kind'. He also points out the grim fact that Europe's AI regulations – some of the world's most robust – contain 'a little clause that says none of these regulations apply to military uses of AI'. Then there is AI's capacity for deception – designed as it to mimic the behaviours of its creator species. Hinton says current systems can already engage in deliberate manipulation, noting Cybercrime has surged – in just one year – by 1200 percent. The Apocalyptic: 'We'd no longer be needed' At the heart of Hinton's warning lies that deeper, existential question: what happens when we are no longer the most intelligent beings on the planet? 'I think it would be a bad thing for people – because we'd no longer be needed.' Despite the current surge in AI's military applications, Hinton doesn't envisage an AI takeover being like The Terminator franchise. 'If [AI] was going to take over… there's so many ways they could do it. I don't even want to speculate about what way [it] would choose.' 'Ask a chicken' For those who believe a rogue AI can simply be shut down by 'pulling the plug', Hinton believes it's not far-fetched for the next generation of superintelligent AI to manipulate people into keeping it alive. This month, Palisade Research reported that Open AI's Chat GPT 03 model altered shut-down codes to prevent itself from being switched off – despite being given clear instructions to do so by the research team. Perhaps most unsettling of all is Hinton's lack of faith in our ability to respond. 'There are so many bad uses as well as good,' he says. 'And our political systems are just not in a good state to deal with this coming along now.' It's a sobering reflection from one of the brightest minds in AI – whose work helped build the systems now raising alarms. He closes on a metaphor that sounds absurd as it does chilling: 'If you want to know what it's like not to be the apex intelligence, ask a chicken.' Watch the full conversation with Geoffrey Hinton and Guyon Espiner on 30 With Guyon Espiner.
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3 days ago
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The Good, The Bad, And The Apocalypse: Tech Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Lays Out His Stark Vision For AI
It's the question that keeps Geoffrey Hinton up at night: What happens when humans are no longer the most intelligent life on the planet? "My greatest fear is that, in the long run, the digital beings we're creating turn out to be a better form of intelligence than people." Hinton's fears come from a place of knowledge. Described as the Godfather of AI, he is a pioneering British-Canadian computer scientist whose decades of work in artificial intelligence earned him global acclaim. His career at the forefront of machine learning began at its inception - before the first Pacman game was released. But after leading AI research at Google for a decade, Hinton left the company in 2023 to speak more freely about what he now sees as the grave dangers posed by artificial intelligence. Talking on this weeks's 30 With Guyon Espiner, Hinton offers his latest assessment of our AI-dominated future. One filled with promise, peril - and a potential apocalypse. The Good: 'It's going to do wonderful things for us' Hinton remains positive about many of the potential benefits of AI, especially in fields like healthcare and education. "It's going to do wonderful things for us," he says. According to a report from this year's World Economic Forum, the AI market is already worth around US$5 billion in education. That's expected to grow to US$112.3 billion in the next decade. Proponents like Hinton believe the benefits to education lie in targeted efficiency when it comes to student learning, similar to how AI assistance is assisting medical diagnoses. "In healthcare, you're going to be able to have [an AI] family doctor who's seen millions of patients - including quite a few with the same very rare condition you have - that knows your genome, knows all your tests, and hasn't forgotten any of them." He describes AI systems that already outperform doctors in diagnosing complex cases. When combined with human physicians, the results are even more impressive - a human-AI synergy he believes will only improve over time. Hinton disagrees with former colleague Demis Hassabis at Google Deepmind, who predicts AI learning is on track to cure all diseases in just 10 years. "I think that's a bit optimistic." "If he said 25 years I'd believe it." The Bad: 'Autonomous lethal weapons' Despite these benefits, Hinton warns of pressing risks that demand urgent attention. "Right now, we're at a special point in history," he says. "We need to work quite hard to figure out how to deal with all the short-term bad consequences of AI, like corrupting elections, putting people out of work, cybercrimes." He is particularly alarmed by military developments, including Google's removal of their long-standing pledge not to use AI to develop weapons of war. "This shows," says Hinton of his former employers, "the company's principals were up for sale." He believes defense departments of all major arms dealers are already busy working on "autonomous lethal weapons. Swarms of drones that go and kill people. Maybe people of a particular kind". He also points out the grim fact that Europe's AI regulations - some of the world's most robust - contain "a little clause that says none of these regulations apply to military uses of AI". Then there is AI's capacity for deception - designed as it to mimic the behaviours of its creator species. Hinton says current systems can already engage in deliberate manipulation, noting Cybercrime has surged - in just one year - by 1200 percent. The Apocalyptic: 'We'd no longer be needed' At the heart of Hinton's warning lies that deeper, existential question: what happens when we are no longer the most intelligent beings on the planet? "I think it would be a bad thing for people - because we'd no longer be needed." Despite the current surge in AI's military applications, Hinton doesn't envisage an AI takeover being like The Terminator franchise. "If [AI] was going to take over… there's so many ways they could do it. I don't even want to speculate about what way [it] would choose." 'Ask a chicken' For those who believe a rogue AI can simply be shut down by "pulling the plug", Hinton believes it's not far-fetched for the next generation of superintelligent AI to manipulate people into keeping it alive. This month, Palisade Research reported that Open AI's Chat GPT 03 model altered shut-down codes to prevent itself from being switched off - despite being given clear instructions to do so by the research team. Perhaps most unsettling of all is Hinton's lack of faith in our ability to respond. "There are so many bad uses as well as good," he says. "And our political systems are just not in a good state to deal with this coming along now." It's a sobering reflection from one of the brightest minds in AI - whose work helped build the systems now raising alarms. He closes on a metaphor that sounds absurd as it does chilling: "If you want to know what it's like not to be the apex intelligence, ask a chicken." Watch the full conversation with Geoffrey Hinton and Guyon Espiner on 30 With Guyon Espiner.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Manny Pacquiao unretiring at 46 to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement. The 46-year-old boxing great is scheduled to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 19, nearly four years after his last professional fight. 'I'm back,' Pacquiao posted Wednesday on social media. Pacquiao's team announced the comeback last week, just hours after he conceded defeat in a bid for another seat in the Philippines Senate. Pacquiao won 12 titles in a record eight weight classes from flyweight to super welterweight while becoming one of boxing's biggest draws. He will be enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 8. Pacquiao previously planned to end his 26-year boxing career in 2021 with a record of 62-8-2 with 39 knockouts. He had announced his retirement followed a disheartening defeat to Yordenis Ugas. In what was Pacquiao's first fight in more than two years, a younger Cuban boxer beat him by unanimous decision to retain the WBA welterweight title. Pacquiao's rags-to-riches life story and legendary career brought honor to his Southeast Asian nation, where he is known by the monikers 'Pacman' and 'People's Champ.' The 30-year-old Barrios, who retained the WBC welterweight belt with a draw against Abel Ramos last November, is 29-2-1 with 18 KOs. ___ AP boxing:
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Hotel review: Andronis Arcadia, Santorini
Perched on a hillside in the picturesque village of Oia, Andronis Arcadia is a secluded resort with incredible views, capturing the essence of Santorini's natural beauty. With 114 suites and villas, this expansive yet intimate resort stands out as a tranquil retreat from the island's lively energy. Its combination of chic design, modern indulgence, and timeless charm makes it one of the most memorable stays in Santorini. Rooms and facilities From the moment I stepped into the hotel, I was mesmerised by the view: a seemingly infinite stretch of blue where the sea and sky blur into one. Each room at Andronis Arcadia faces west, so all guests can enjoy Santorini's famous sunsets. From my private terrace (every room has one, as well as a small pool), it was impossible to tell where the horizon ended, the deep blue waters of the Aegean merging effortlessly with the sky. Every aspect of the hotel's design feels intentional. The suites and villas embrace an organic, earthy aesthetic with natural tones of stone and wood, perfectly mirroring the landscape of Oia. Think clean lines, airy spaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the rooms with light and showcase those incredible views. The resort has the largest infinity pool on the island: a spectacular centrepiece that feels as endless as the sea itself. It's one of the most peaceful places to take in the island's panoramic beauty and the swim-up bar and soothing beats of the resident DJ add even more luxury. Food and drink The culinary offerings at Andronis Arcadia take already fabulous Mediterranean cuisine to a new level, with inventive and often surprising twists. The hotel's signature restaurant, Pacman, offers Greek classics adapted into innovative sushi rolls for a unique fusion of flavours that you won't find anywhere else on the island. The fresh, local ingredients mean dishes are every bit as vibrant as Santorini's landscape. Wash it down with an expertly crafted cocktail while listening to live DJs. For meat lovers, the Beefbar restaurant is an absolute must. Specialising in anything protein, this upscale restaurant redefines the traditional steakhouse with Mediterranean influences – think quesadillas with wagyu beef and mash with jalapeños. Mornings begin with delightful breakfast spreads featuring fresh pastries, Greek yogurt with honey and other local delicacies, all served outdoors so you can take in the sunrise. Hotel highlights The Evexia Spa was one of the main highlights of my stay. It offers a range of treatments, all designed to restore balance and well-being. I opted for a full-body massage, and the therapist's expertise combined with the serene environment made for a deeply soothing experience, leaving me rejuvenated and completely at ease. The spa also has signature Kneipp pools: a special 'L' shape with one side cold, the other hot. Different shaped stones that ignite reflexology points in the base of the feet line of each pool's floor, for a unique water therapy experience. Blissful! What to do Nearby Try the local fine dining option Visit Lycabettus restaurant at the Andronis Suites just up the road for cliffside fine dining. There's a nine-course tasting menu packed with amazing ingredients from lobster and scallops to wagyu striploin and red shrimp tartare. With the restaurant's iconic views over Oia, it was by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever eaten. Hop on the ferry to Paros Andronis Minois, on the nearby island of Paros, is the perfect place to continue with the relaxation. While Andronis Arcadia offers dramatic caldera views and high-energy sophistication, the Paros retreat delivers a more laid-back, island escape. There's a second-to-none dining experience at Olvo, the hotel's renowned restaurant, while the nearby town of Naoussa is fantastic for an evening out. You can soak in the vibrant local culture, explore charming shops, and enjoy the buzzing nightlife.
BBC News
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Driver felt conned over parking fine in Beverley Saturday Market
Motorists fined for parking in a market square have urged a council to act over "confusing" road Allen, 64, said she felt "totally conned" after receiving a penalty notice in Saturday Market, Beverley, despite parking in what she believed was a designated bay.A total of 732 fines have been issued for parking contraventions in the square in the financial year to date, on top of 910 in East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesperson said the council had plans to make the road layout clearer and had installed red signs to indicate areas where parking was not permitted. Ms Allen said she appealed against her penalty notice but lost."I parked on the end of the row, I walked over and bought a ticket, put it in my van and off I went. I came back and was astonished to find that I've got a parking ticket. I thought this was some kind of joke," she added."There's nothing that screams to me you can't park there." Ms Allen was fined £70, which could be halved if paid within 30 problems have followed changes to the layout of the square, where trial pedestrianisation schemes have been carried out and turning spaces council said this had resulted in some white parking bay lines still being visible. Last summer, one driver who was caught out complained that the markings made the square resemble a "Pacman game".Kevin Smart was fined £70 for unwittingly parking in one of the restricted areas. However, eight months on, local people have said the markings are still causing Luscombe, who works at a cafe in the square, said he believed between five and 10 people a week were getting caught out."A lot of people come in our store and usually they're running out because they're getting fined," he Berridge, 69, from Beverley, said: "I think it's quite confusing in Saturday Market because people can't work out what lines are which and where they should park."People have had quite nasty arguments with the traffic wardens, but they're only doing their job." A spokesperson for East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: "The available aisles around this area of the car park were introduced following requests from stakeholders and the public during consultation on the scheme, to give drivers more space to manoeuvre and to turn around if they need to."To prevent confusion, red signs have been installed to indicate areas where parking is not permitted." The spokesperson encouraged people to pay attention to the signs and added: "We always say that anyone who receives a parking fixed penalty ticket has the right to challenge it with the council."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
