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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton says the war in Ukraine changed his view of military AI
Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist often called the "godfather of AI," has for years warned against military applications of AI.
TL;DR
- Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent computer scientist, has changed his views on military AI applications because of the war in Ukraine.
- He previously advocated for banning lethal autonomous weapons but now sees the complexity due to Ukraine's use of AI-enabled drones for defense.
- Hinton stated that Ukraine is surviving due to drones and that it's difficult to argue against a country using such technology in modern warfare.
- Despite acknowledging the value of AI in defense, Hinton still finds the technology's role in modern warfare to be 'a mess' and is uneasy about its implications.
- He emphasizes the need for public pressure to regulate AI development and sees his role as educating the public about both the dangers and benefits of AI.
- Recent US policy under President Trump aims to accelerate AI development for national security, with the Pentagon taking actions regarding AI use in defense.