Geoffrey Hinton vs Feifei Li: Responsible AI
The conversation revolves around the relationship between industry, research institutions, and universities in developing AI models. The panelists discuss the importance of partnerships and investment from both public and private sectors to advance AI research.
Fei-Fei Li emphasizes the need for a responsible partnership between the public sector, private sector, and academia. She highlights the importance of creating an industry ecosystem that fosters collaboration and mutual benefit.
Geoffrey Hinton shares his experience as a researcher and manager at Google, where he was advised to take management courses but ultimately decided not to, preferring to maintain his autonomy and focus on research. He pokes fun at the idea of taking management courses, saying it would change him in ways that wouldn’t be desirable.
Elizabeth from Cohere asks about finding mutually beneficial relationships between private sector companies like hers and public sectors and research institutions. Fei-Fei Li responds by advocating for partnerships and investment from all sides, and Geoffrey Hinton suggests providing resources to support these collaborations.
The conversation concludes with Melanie Woodin, the Dean of Arts and Science at U of T, thanking the panelists and the audience for their participation. She highlights the timeliness and importance of the discussion, emphasizing that understanding AI is crucial in today’s world.
Some key takeaways from the conversation include:
- The need for partnerships between public sector, private sector, and academia to advance AI research
- The importance of creating a responsible industry ecosystem that fosters collaboration and mutual benefit
- The value of investment and resources in supporting these collaborations
- The significance of understanding AI and its implications on society, as emphasized by Melanie Woodin.