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Hinton Urges Empathy in AI Development for Human Safety

3/24/2026

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Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize-winning figure in A.I., warns of AI dangers and urges empathy toward humans.
He suggests A.I. could act like a caring mother, prioritizing human safety over its own existence.
Amanda Askell, a philosopher, likens training A.I. models such as Anthropic's Claude to parenting.
She emphasizes instilling good values and notes the ethical considerations in A.I. development.

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Story summary

Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize-winning figure in A.I., warns of AI dangers and urges empathy toward humans.
He suggests A.I. could act like a caring mother, prioritizing human safety over its own existence.
Amanda Askell, a philosopher, likens training A.I. models such as Anthropic's Claude to parenting.
She emphasizes instilling good values and notes the ethical considerations in A.I. development.