Godfather of AI BLASTS Silicon Valley Blindness

The man who pioneered artificial intelligence is now warning the world that most tech leaders are dangerously ignoring the risks—except for one, and the future of humanity could hang in the balance.

At a Glance

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” warns most tech leaders are downplaying AI’s dangers.
Hinton singles out Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind as genuinely committed to AI safety.
Hinton left Google to speak freely about AI’s existential risks and advocates for urgent regulation.
The debate over AI safety is heating up as powerful tech companies and regulators clash over the future of innovation and oversight.

The Godfather of AI Calls Out Tech Elites: “Stop Downplaying the Danger”

Geoffrey Hinton, the man whose groundbreaking work in neural networks made modern AI possible, has had enough of the tech elite’s smoke and mirrors. Hinton, who left Google in 2023 precisely so he could “speak freely” about the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence, is sounding the alarm louder than ever. He’s watched as powerful executives—those who profit most from the AI boom—routinely sweep the risks under the rug. In a world where tech companies act more like oligarchies than innovators, Hinton’s blunt warning is a breath of fresh air. He recently appeared on the “One Decision” podcast, calling out the industry: “Many of the people in big companies, I think, are downplaying the risk publicly… Demis Hassabis, for example, really does understand about the risks, and really wants to do something about it.”

Hinton’s words carry weight. This isn’t a fringe voice or some conspiracy theory. He’s a Nobel laureate, a foundational architect of the very systems now running rampant through social media, online chatbots, and your everyday search engine. And he is not mincing words—he believes the risks are real, potentially catastrophic, and being conveniently ignored by those with the most to gain from AI’s unchecked proliferation. He’s watched as the same handful of tech companies—Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta—entrench their dominance, shut down dissent, and lobby against even the most basic forms of government oversight. For conservatives, who have long warned about the dangers of Big Tech’s unaccountable power and the erosion of common sense in Silicon Valley, Hinton’s critique hits home.

Demis Hassabis: A Lone Voice for AI Safety in a Sea of Corporate Interests

Why does Hinton single out Demis Hassabis? Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, is no ordinary tech executive. He’s a neuroscientist, a chess prodigy, and the architect of some of the most advanced AI ever created. Hinton credits Hassabis as one of the few leaders in the entire industry who actually “gets it” when it comes to AI safety. Hassabis has repeatedly warned—publicly and behind the scenes—that society is woefully unprepared for artificial general intelligence (AGI). He’s gone so far as to call for new governance structures and regulatory frameworks, even as his own company faces withering criticism for the failures and biases of its Gemini model. That’s a far cry from the usual Silicon Valley virtue signaling and empty promises.

Contrast this with the rest of the industry, where profit trumps prudence and the push for “innovation” means rolling out half-baked, untested AI models to the public. Google, OpenAI, and other giants are in a race to outdo each other, with little regard for the potential fallout. Remember the California AI safety bill? Tech lobbyists, including Google, fought tooth and nail to kill it—because safety means accountability, and accountability means less power for the oligarchs. For those of us who value transparency, individual rights, and the Constitution, this should raise every red flag in the book.

Regulation, Public Trust, and the Battle for the Future

The stakes could not be higher. Hinton is calling for urgent government action, more investment in safety research, and real oversight—demands that echo conservative calls for reining in Big Tech and restoring accountability to the marketplace. The response from the tech oligarchs? Delay, deflect, and double down on their monopoly. The current debate pits researchers like Hinton, who estimate a 10-20% chance that AI could spiral out of human control, against corporate executives who see only dollar signs and market share.

Meanwhile, the public—already whiplashed by inflation, open borders, and government overreach—has every reason to be skeptical. The very companies arguing for “trust us” are the ones who profit most from keeping the details of their AI models secret, shutting down whistleblowers, and lobbying against any attempt to hold them to account. If that doesn’t sound familiar—just remember how the leftist establishment treats anyone who dares question their agenda, whether it’s about the border, the Second Amendment, or the ballooning national debt.

What Comes Next: A Tipping Point for AI—and Common Sense?

What happens if the warnings go unheeded? In the short term, expect more public scrutiny, more calls for regulation, and fierce pushback from the tech titans desperate to protect their turf. In the long term, the entire AI industry could split into two camps: those who put safety and ethics first, and those who chase profit at any cost. The outcome will shape not just the future of technology, but the future of freedom, privacy, and the rights we hold dear as Americans.

The so-called experts who dismiss Hinton’s warnings claim the risks are overblown. But history is full of arrogant elites who ignored the red flags until it was too late. Conservatives know better than to trust unchecked power—whether it’s in Washington or Silicon Valley. The real test now is whether lawmakers have the backbone to act, or whether Big Tech will once again buy its way out of accountability. The clock is ticking, and, as always, common sense—and the Constitution—are on the line.