Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned AI researcher and a pioneer in the field, has expressed his support for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI. Hinton, who recently left Google, believes that OpenAI has strayed from its original mission of developing safe and beneficial artificial intelligence. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI has become a for-profit company focused on developing powerful AI systems without proper safeguards. Hinton’s backing of the lawsuit highlights the growing concerns within the AI community about the potential risks of advanced AI systems. He argues that OpenAI’s shift towards commercialization and profit-driven motives could lead to the development of AI systems that prioritize power over safety. The lawsuit seeks to hold OpenAI accountable and ensure that proper measures are in place to mitigate the risks associated with powerful AI systems.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/geoffrey-hinton-backs-elon-musk-openai-lawsuit-2024-12