Professor Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist known as the “ godfather of artificial intelligence ,” has called for the establishment of a universal basic income to address the inequality exacerbated by AI. Speaking to BBC Newsnight , Professor Hinton emphasized the need for government intervention to help those whose jobs are at risk due to possible labor disruptions due to AI.
“ I was consulted by people in Downing Street and I advised them that universal basic income was a good idea, ” Professor Hinton said. He expressed deep concern over AI’s potential to eliminate numerous mundane jobs, suggesting that […]
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