AI ‘godfather’ Yoshua Bengio on what has made his nightmares about AI disappear - The Times of India

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Yoshua Bengio says his nightmares about uncontrollable AI have eased after developing a technical approach and founding LawZero in June 2025 to turn that work into practice. LawZero aims to steer AI toward a global public-good model, backed by funders such as the Gates Foundation, Coefficient Giving, and the Future of Life Institute, and supported by a high-profile board and advisory council. Bengio promotes a 'Scientist AI' approach that focuses on prediction rather than goal-directed agentic behavior to reduce hidden agendas and self-preserving tendencies. He stresses that governance, oversight, and careful partnerships will be essential to prevent misuse even if the technical approach proves effective.

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