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“Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton Warns of the “Existential Threat” of AI | Amanpour and Company

Geoffrey Hinton, considered the godfather of Artificial Intelligence, made headlines with his recent departure from Google. He quit to speak freely and raise awareness about the risks of AI. For more on the dangers and how to manage them, Hinton joins Hari Sreenivasan.

Originally aired on May 9, 2023

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