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Geoffrey Hinton urges strict AI regulation, warns of superintelligence risk

Hinton likened unregulated AI to “speeding with no steering wheel” and urged strict oversight as he warned humanity’s ability to coexist with superintelligent systems is uncertain.

Published Apr 21, 2026, 2:49 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton said Tuesday that AI must be strictly regulated, comparing unregulated systems to “speeding with no steering wheel.” He warned it remains unclear whether humanity can coexist with superintelligent AI and insisted on strong oversight.