Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate in the field of artificial intelligence, expressed pride in his student Ilya Sutskever's rebellious spirit during a recent speech. Sutskever, a former chief scientist at OpenAI, participated in the November 2023 board vote to dismiss CEO Sam Altman.
Professor Hinton praised his students in the speech, saying they "truly made things happen" and "later accomplished great things." He specifically mentioned Sutskever's actions, expressing pride in him "dismissing Sam Altman."
However, it is noteworthy that Sutskever later expressed regret for his involvement in the decision to fire Altman. Meanwhile, Altman now has more control over OpenAI than before and will gain equity, suggesting that the "victory" Professor Hinton spoke of may be temporary.
Nonetheless, Professor Hinton's remarks still reflect his emphasis on AI safety, a topic he frequently advocates for. As a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence, Professor Hinton's views and opinions carry significant weight in the industry.