"Godfather Of AI" Regrets His Creation, Leaves Google

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Geoffrey Hinton, the 'Godfather of AI,' has left his role at Google to speak out about the risks he sees in AI development.

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Hinton pioneered work on neural networks and his contributions shaped AI systems in use today.

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Hinton expressed concerns about the potential for AI to displace jobs and spread misinformation.

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His decision to speak out on AI comes as more people raise alarms about the risks and harms associated with it.

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Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google, expressed gratitude for Hinton's contributions to the company and its AI development efforts.

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Hinton's departure signals a growing number of voices speaking out about the potential dark side of AI development.

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The attention around AI and its potential risks has sparked renewed interest in developing and deploying AI-powered chatbots.

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