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The Godfather of AI says most tech leaders downplay the risks — except one
The "Godfather of AI" said many people at tech companies publicly "downplay" the risks. He named one tech leader, though, who is aware of and trying to address the dangers. Geoffrey Hinton called many of the tech leaders "oligarchs." Geoffrey Hinton, the ex-Google employee known as the "Godfather of AI" for his work on neural networks, has been vocal about the risks of the technology. He said on a recent episode of the "One Decision" podcast that "most" people at tech companies understand the risks, but don't act on them. "Many of the people in big companies, I think, are downplaying the risk publicly," Hinton said on the episode, which aired on July 24. But he mentioned one tech leader who is attuned to the potential dangers of the technology. " Demis Hassabis, for example, really does understand about the risks, and really wants to do something about it," he said. Hassabis is the CEO of Google DeepMind, the company's main AI lab. He cofounded DeepMind in 2010 and sold it to Google in 2014 for $650 million, under the caveat that the tech giant would create an AI ethics board. A Nobel Prize winner, Hassabis had for years hoped that academics and scientists would lead the AI scramble. Now, he's at the center of Google's push for AI dominance, and some company insiders previously told Business Insider they think he might be in the running for CEO. In February, Hassabis said that AI poses long-term risks and warned that agentic systems could get "out of control." He has pushed for having an international governing body to regulate the technology. Late last month, protesters demonstrated outside DeepMind's London office to demand more AI transparency. Hinton spent more than a decade at Google himself before quitting to discuss the dangers of AI more openly. He said on a previous podcast episode that the company had encouraged him to stay and work on safety issues. The so-called Godfather didn't heap much praise on other Big Tech leaders — earlier in the podcast, he said that "the people who control AI, people like Musk and Zuckerberg, they are oligarchs." Representatives for Musk and Zuckerberg did not respond to BI's request for comment. And as to the question of whether he trusts them? "I think when I called them oligarchs, you know the answer to that."
Business Insider
15 hours ago
- Business Insider
The Godfather of AI says most tech leaders downplay the risks — except one
There doesn't seem to be much godfatherly love in the AI world these days. Geoffrey Hinton, the ex-Google employee known as the "Godfather of AI" for his work on neural networks, has been vocal about the risks of the technology. He said on a recent episode of the "One Decision" podcast that "most" people at tech companies understand the risks, but don't act on them. "Many of the people in big companies, I think, are downplaying the risk publicly," Hinton said on the episode, which aired on July 24. But he mentioned one tech leader who is attuned to the potential dangers of the technology. " Demis Hassabis, for example, really does understand about the risks, and really wants to do something about it," he said. Hassabis is the CEO of Google DeepMind, the company's main AI lab. He cofounded DeepMind in 2010 and sold it to Google in 2014 for $650 million, under the caveat that the tech giant would create an AI ethics board. A Nobel Prize winner, Hassabis had for years hoped that academics and scientists would lead the AI scramble. Now, he's at the center of Google's push for AI dominance, and some company insiders previously told Business Insider they think he might be in the running for CEO. In February, Hassabis said that AI poses long-term risks and warned that agentic systems could get "out of control." He has pushed for having an international governing body to regulate the technology. Late last month, protesters demonstrated outside DeepMind's London office to demand more AI transparency. Hinton spent more than a decade at Google himself before quitting to discuss the dangers of AI more openly. He said on a previous podcast episode that the company had encouraged him to stay and work on safety issues. The so-called Godfather didn't heap much praise on other Big Tech leaders — earlier in the podcast, he said that "the people who control AI, people like Musk and Zuckerberg, they are oligarchs." Representatives for Musk and Zuckerberg did not respond to BI's request for comment. And as to the question of whether he trusts them? "I think when I called them oligarchs, you know the answer to that."
Business Upturn
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Daron Acemoglu, Chris Bangle and Michele De Lucchi awarded the Ethic Award at the Oscar Pomilio Blumm Forum 'Happy Chaos? Rethinking Ethics in an Age of Global Change'
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 25, 2025, 21:45 IST From geopolitics to technology, from economics to architecture, the 2025 edition of the Oscar Pomilio Blumm Forum gathered three leading voices of the global debate at the Aurum in Pescara to reflect on the profound transformations reshaping our time. The event, titled 'Happy Chaos?', explored the systemic changes redefining institutions, society, and the very language of contemporary culture. The Forum awarded Daron Acemoglu, Chris Bangle, and Michele De Lucchi with the 2025 Ethic Award, in recognition of the ethical value of their contribution to society: individuals who, through research, design, and creativity, have expressed an original, deeply civic vision — capable of pointing to new directions. 'With this Forum, we wanted to explore the fractures of our time through the lens of three visionary minds,' said Franco Pomilio, President of Pomilio Blumm. 'The extraordinary participation and high level of debate confirmed that ethics can—and must—be the driving force behind innovation and global citizenship.' Daron Acemoglu: 'AI must empower people, not replace them' The Forum opened with Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Prize winner for Economics in 2024, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and author of the landmark book Why Nations Fail , which argues that it is institutions—not geography or culture—that determine the prosperity or decline of nations. In his keynote, Professor Acemoglu focused on the concept of 'Remaking Liberalism', that is also the main topic of a book he is working on, and he warned of the dangers of artificial intelligence designed to replace human labor: 'The current model reinforces the power of elites and increases inequality. We need technology that is built to democratize opportunity.' He called for a new social contract to guide digital development: 'We can build tools that assist teachers, doctors, artisans, and citizens—but it requires democratic rules and long-term vision.' Chris Bangle: 'Design is pulling us away from ourselves' Next to speak was Chris Bangle, the American designer who transformed the aesthetics of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, and is considered one of the most influential creatives of our time. Bangle offered a provocative reflection: 'We have built a world where good design means hiding the human hand. But this paradigm is consuming us.' He criticized the impersonal, algorithm-driven aesthetic, stating: 'The meaning of an object lies not only in its form or function, but in the human input behind it. If perfection is inhuman, then imperfection can become value.' Michele De Lucchi: 'Every project is an equation—and the unknown variable is humanity' The Forum concluded with Michele De Lucchi, the renowned Italian architect and designer, founder of AMDL CIRCLE, creator of the iconic Tolomeo lamp and of numerous international architectural projects. 'Today, architecture must be conceived as an environmental installation capable of responding to the unpredictable changes triggered by human beings,' he explained, presenting his personal 'equation' of design. De Lucchi reminded the audience that the role of the designer is not only to shape objects, but also to inspire behaviors, desires, and collective imagination. 'We can no longer design for eternity in a world that is changing so rapidly,' he stated. 'Architecture must be reimagined as something adaptable, sustainable, and deeply human.' Attachment Oscar Pomilio Forum 'Happy Chaos? Rethinking Ethics in an Age of Global Change' Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
