This podcast features an in-depth interview with AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, who shares his journey from an AI optimist to a leading risk awareness advocate. Dr. Hinton emphasizes that AI, especially superintelligence, may pose significant risks to humanity and provides a detailed analysis of the short-term risks AI may bring, including cyberattacks, the creation of malicious viruses, election manipulation, and lethal autonomous weapons. He also delves into the disruptive impact of AI on the job market, predicting that large-scale cognitive tasks will be replaced. He advises people to consider occupations that are difficult for AI to replace, such as plumbers. Furthermore, he points out that AI may exacerbate wealth inequality. The podcast also touches on philosophical issues, such as AI consciousness and emotions, and the unique advantages of AI digital intelligence, including cloning, efficient learning, and persistent existence. Finally, Dr. Hinton calls on the global community to highly value AI safety research, invest the necessary resources, and strengthen the regulatory frameworks of technology companies, in the hope of safely developing AI and avoiding potential catastrophic consequences.