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Geoffrey Hinton warns unchecked AI could bring fatal consequences

Source: NDTV · 22 Sep 2026, 15:26 UTC

Geoffrey Hinton has warned that unchecked artificial-intelligence development could lead to serious and potentially fatal consequences, NDTV reported. In an interview, the AI pioneer also criticised Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, portraying him as a profiteer in the expansion of the technology.

Geoffrey Hinton has warned that artificial-intelligence development could have serious and potentially fatal consequences if it is not checked, NDTV reported. Speaking exclusively to the outlet, Hinton, described in the headline as the “Godfather of AI”, called for development to be restrained in time. He also criticised Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, whom he portrayed as a profiteer.

The supplied material does not provide Hinton’s detailed reasons for that criticism or Huang’s response. It gives no further information about the safeguards Hinton supports, the risks he identified or the specific AI systems to which his warning referred.

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