Geoffrey Hinton: Will AI Save the World or End it? | The Agenda

Geoffrey Hinton, also known as the godfather of AI, was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence. He joins host Steve Paikin for a wide-ranging discussion on his Nobel win, his departure from Google, the short term and existential threats of AI, and why he recently got under Elon Musk’s skin.

00:00 Intro
00:35 Winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
00:47 Where he keeps his Nobel medallion
04:05 The short term risks of AI
06:31 The long term existential risks of AI
07:57 Can AI make humans extinct?
08:24 Why big companies need to spend more on AI safety
09:24 Importance of AI safety...not science fiction
10:03 Collaborating with China and other countries
11:05 His recent feud with Elon Musk on X
12:56 Meta scientist Yann LeCun's response to Elon Musk
13:20 Phone call with Elon Musk
15:15 Why US tariffs are "absurd"
15:34 RFK Jr and damage to scientific institutions in the U.S.
16:51 The promise of AI on healthcare and universities
19:00 Why he's called the Godfather of AI
19:37 Donating half his Nobel Prize money to Water First

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