Geoffrey Hinton, issued a stark warning about the development of AI. He expressed concerns about AI surpassing human reasoning capabilities within five years, emphasizing the need for careful consideration by governments and companies. Hinton stressed that understanding complex AI processes is as challenging as deciphering human thoughts. He cautioned against humans losing control over AI, emphasizing the unprecedented uncertainty in dealing with this technology. While he acknowledged AI's potential to boost productivity, he also highlighted the risk of widespread job displacement due to automation. Hinton called for proactive experimentation and ethical regulations to ensure responsible AI development. ""We're entering a period of great uncertainty where we're dealing with things we've never done before. And normally the first time you deal with something totally novel, you get it wrong. And we can't afford to get it wrong with these things,"" he said.