AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton Warns of a Troubled Future–“Elon Musk Will Get Richer, Millions Could Lose Jobs”

AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton has warned of a troubled future. Although we all love the comfort and ease AI brings, what happens when machines start doing our jobs better than we can? That’s the troubling question posed by Geoffrey Hinton, famously known as the “Godfather of AI.”

We all love automation to a large extent, especially when manual labour becomes necessary in our day-to-day lives. But have we ever thought what would happen if everything is done and performed by machines with Artificial Intelligence instead of us, humans?

AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton’s warning is loud and clear, a blatant message for the sake of humanity.

Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate computer scientist and a pioneer of artificial intelligence, has time and again voiced concerns about the growing use of AI. In his latest remarks, he paints a future where tech tycoons get richer while millions of ordinary workers face unemployment, not because AI is evil, but because of how society chooses to use it.

AI Is Not the Threat — Our System Is

Speaking to Bloomberg, Hinton, the AI Godfather made one thing clear: artificial intelligence itself isn’t the enemy–“The problem is not ultimately due to AI itself — it’s how we structure our society and economy.”

AI can revolutionize healthcare, education, communication, and productivity. But right now, he believes it’s being used primarily as a tool to reduce labour costs and increase corporate profits. With tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon pouring billions into AI development, Hinton fears that massive automation is almost inevitable.

The  AI Godfather predicts, “Elon Musk will get richer. Many others will be unemployed.”

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Geoffrey Hinton warns that the fast rise of AI could reshape the global workforce, pushing millions out of traditional jobs while uplifting only a select few tech leaders and investors.“To make money, you’re going to have to replace human labour,” he said bluntly.

He compared the current AI race to a potential “Chernobyl moment” — suggesting that without proper oversight, things could go very wrong, very fast.

The Real Question: What Kind of Future Do We Want?

According to the AI Godfather , the biggest threat isn’t AI itself — it’s capitalism without compassion, “If we continue to use AI to increase profits for the few, we’re going to end up in a very bad place.”

He believes society needs to rethink how work and success are defined in a world where machines can do most jobs faster and cheaper than humans.

How Can We Prevent This?

The AI Godfather Hinton has suggested some bold policy changes so that AI benefits everyone. He has suggested that universal basic income (UBI), stronger worker protections, new ways to value work and human contribution and global cooperation on AI safety and ethics could make a balance.

He stresses that world leaders must act now — before AI advances beyond human control or creates irreversible damage to job markets and social structures.

Geoffrey Hinton’s message is clear: AI is a tool — it’s our responsibility to use it wisely.

Disclaimer:

This article is based on public remarks and interviews with Geoffrey Hinton. The views expressed reflect his warnings and perspectives on AI’s future. Readers are advised to follow ongoing developments and expert insights for a clearer understanding of AI’s role in society.