Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, raises odds to 20% chance of AI causing human extinction within the next 30 years. He emphasizes the need for regulation to mitigate risks posed by powerful AI systems, urging that government intervention is essential for safety.

Artificial intelligence could wipe out the human race within the next decade, the “Godfather of AI” has warned. Professor Geoffrey Hinton, who has admitted regrets about his part in creating the technology,