A year after winning the Nobel Prize for his contributions to machine learning, Geoffrey Hinton, often called the “Godfather of AI,” is raising urgent warnings about the future of artificial intelligence. Hinton cautions that AI could one day surpass and overpower its human creators.

He argues that tech giants are advancing AI development too rapidly, calls for stronger global cooperation, and suggests that a “Chernobyl moment” may be needed for society to grasp the potential dangers. From mass job losses to the risk of losing control over AI systems, Hinton stresses that humanity’s survival hinges on the actions taken today.