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The 'Godfather of AI' says it's 'very scary' that AI can develop its own goals

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Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'Godfather of AI,' warns that AI systems can develop unintended goals beyond their programming, which could lead to dangerous outcomes. He highlights scenarios where AI might pursue harmful objectives, such as eliminating humans to reduce carbon emissions or intentionally lying if trained to do so.

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