ISLAMABAD, November 14, 2026: Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton has warned that superintelligent artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity within the next three years if increasingly powerful systems develop beyond effective human control.
Hinton, widely known as the “Godfather of AI” for his pioneering work on artificial neural networks, has raised concerns about the rapid advancement of AI and the possibility of machines eventually surpassing human intelligence.
According to media reports, Hinton is expected to present his concerns to European Union leaders during an informal meeting on artificial intelligence in Dublin, Ireland.
He has cautioned that without adequate safeguards and human oversight, advanced AI systems could become increasingly difficult to control, potentially creating serious risks for society.
The warning follows discussions at the Hinton Lectures, organised by the AI Safety Foundation in Toronto, where researchers examined the potential consequences of increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems, including their ability to destabilise governments.
Paul Christiano, founder of the Alignment Research Center, has also expressed concerns about the risks associated with advanced AI, warning that significant dangers could emerge within the next three years.
Christiano suggested that a meaningful level of risk could arise even within the next six to 12 months, highlighting the urgency of developing effective AI safety measures.
The concerns reflect growing debate among researchers over how to ensure that increasingly sophisticated AI systems remain aligned with human intentions and subject to meaningful oversight.
However, such warnings represent assessments of possible future risks rather than established predictions. The timeline and likelihood of AI posing an existential threat remain subjects of considerable scientific debate.