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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton presents a critical analysis of artificial intelligence’s future, highlighting both its transformative potential and serious risks. While acknowledging AI’s capacity to enhance productivity, he warns of increasing economic disparities and significant workforce disruption in certain sectors. Hinton expresses concern about environmental impacts, military applications, and AI systems’ inherent drive for control. Most notably, he revises his timeline for superintelligent AI development from 50-100 years to potentially within 20 years. He advocates for immediate action, including increased safety research and international regulations, to ensure AI development benefits humanity while preventing catastrophic outcomes.