“Musk will get richer and a lot of people will get unemployed…”: Geoffrey Hinton warns on AI’s dark future

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of societal disruption as tech giants profit from rapid AI development. He fears widespread job losses due to automation, with billionaires like Elon Musk benefiting while millions face unemployment. Hinton stresses that societal structure, not just technology, dictates AI’s impact, urging careful planning and regulation to ensure benefits are shared.