Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'Godfather of AI', warned of the existential risks of AI on June 17, 2025, during a speech on the 'CEO Diary' podcast.
His warnings highlight the potential consequences of superintelligent AI for the survival of humanity, but it has not prompted significant changes in the cryptocurrency sector.
Hinton's warnings about AI and the cryptocurrency market's reaction
Geoffrey Hinton, a leading voice in the field of AI, emphasized the potential dangers posed by superintelligent AI, suggesting a serious existential risk in a recent podcast. He highlighted that AI could autonomously threaten humanity, drawing attention to the rapid, profit-driven development of the industry. The warning underscores both human misuse of AI and its capabilities for independent decision-making. Hinton stated, 'I tried to warn them, but we have reached a point where the risks of AI are now undeniable.'
Despite the seriousness of the warning, the cryptocurrency market did not show any direct impact. There are no noticeable shifts in metrics such as market capitalization or liquidity directly linked to Hinton's statements. This aligns with responses to past warnings from AI experts that sparked discussions but did not lead to financial turmoil.
Industry leaders and government bodies have yet to respond publicly to Hinton's statements. Key figures in cryptocurrency, such as Vitalik Buterin and Changpeng Zhao, as well as major regulatory bodies like the SEC, have not commented or adapted policies following these warnings.
Bitcoin's stability amid discourse on AI risks
Did you know? In 2023, when leading AI figures raised similar concerns, the cryptocurrency market exhibited short-term volatility but soon stabilized. Recent comments from Geoffrey Hinton have also sparked discussions without causing sharp changes in market dynamics.
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $107,190.16, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.13 trillion. The trading volume for cryptocurrency over the past 24 hours was about $53.80 billion, and the price has increased by 1.93% in the last day. Despite some short-term volatility, Bitcoin maintains a market dominance of 63.98% as of the latest update at 01:15 UTC on June 17, 2025.
The Coincu research group suggests that while Hinton's warnings may reignite debates around AI, direct financial or regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency sector remain unfounded. Historical patterns indicate that such disruptions typically create temporary shifts in sentiment rather than long-term market transformations.
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