Hinton: 'We're creating alien beings', and AI could cause human extinction

Oct 13, 2026 · Issue 11 · 6 sources, 6 articles

Geoffrey Hinton said in interviews that humans are no longer the only intelligent beings, and that advanced AI could endanger humanity even with a harmless task. He said society has only a few years to adapt.

Who is affected and how

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Hinton's statement is a position, not a proven forecast.

Narrative: We are losing control over the machine

Sources

• AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton: ‘We’re creating alien beings. I’m willing to be selfish and choose humans’ | Donald Trumptheguardian.com · Oct 13, 2026
• Geoffrey Hinton calls AI 'alien beings' and urges rapid adaptationnewsbytesapp.com · Oct 13, 2026
• Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton warns AI could wipe out humanity while pursuing its goals: If you make ittimesofindia.indiatimes.com · Oct 13, 2026
• PERSPECTIVE: ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton Warns Superintelligence Could Arrive Within 10 Years and Humanity May Not Be Ready - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events - EnergyNow.comenergynow.com · Oct 14, 2026
• Geoffrey Hinton Warns AI Could Cause Human Extinction, Sparks Debate | KuCoinkucoin.com · Oct 13, 2026
• AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton Warns Of Non-Human Extinction Risk – ICO Opticsico-optics.org · Oct 13, 2026

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