Geoffrey Hinton, also known as the godfather of AI, was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence. He joins host Steve Paikin for a wide-ranging discussion on his Nobel win, his departure from Google, the short term and existential threats of AI, and why he recently got under Elon Musk’s skin. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics 00:47 Where he keeps his Nobel medallion 04:05 The short term risks of AI 06:31 The long term existential risks of AI 07:57 Can AI make humans extinct? 08:24 Why big companies need to spend more on AI safety 09:24 Importance of AI science fiction 10:03 Collaborating with China and other countries 11:05 His recent feud with Elon Musk on X 12:56 Meta scientist Yann LeCun's response to Elon Musk 13:20 Phone call with Elon Musk 15:15 Why US tariffs are "absurd" 15:34 RFK Jr and damage to scientific institutions in the U.S. 16:51 The promise of AI on healthcare and universities 19:00 Why he's called the Godfather of AI 19:37 Donating half his Nobel Prize money to Water First Subscribe to The Agenda with Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka on YouTube: Listen to the podcast: Follow on social media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - Bluesky - Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters: Get the TVO Today app: App Store: Google Play: See more ways to access The Agenda with Steve Paikin and TVO Today: The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO Today's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. See more about The Agenda with Steve Paikin at