Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could lead to a sharp rise in unemployment, stressing that the root of the problem lies not in the technology itself but in the way it is used within the capitalist system.

Hinton, a Nobel laureate whose research helped shape modern AI, argued that wealthy individuals and large corporations are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence to replace human workers in order to maximize profits. This, he said, risks concentrating wealth in the hands of a few while leaving the majority of people economically worse off.

According to Hinton, AI has the potential to significantly boost productivity and efficiency across industries. However, under existing economic structures, the financial gains generated by automation are unlikely to be shared fairly, resulting in widening income inequality and job insecurity for large sections of the workforce.

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The AI pioneer was careful to distinguish between the technology and its application, emphasizing that artificial intelligence itself is not inherently harmful. Instead, he placed responsibility on the capitalist model that incentivizes cost-cutting and profit maximization without adequate protections for displaced workers.

Hinton noted that healthcare is likely to be one of the few sectors relatively protected from widespread job losses caused by AI. He pointed out that the need for human judgment, empathy, and ethical oversight makes it difficult for machines to fully replace professionals in medical and caregiving roles.

His remarks come amid a growing global debate on the social and economic consequences of artificial intelligence. As AI adoption accelerates, Hinton and other experts have called for stronger public policies and economic reforms to ensure that the benefits of technological progress are distributed more equitably across society.

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