Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," cautioned about the potential extinction risk posed by artificial intelligence after winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. He predicts a 10-20% chance of AI causing human extinction within 30 years due to its rapid advancement. Hinton advocates for government regulation and increased investment in AI safety research to prevent uncontrolled development and the associated risks, such as cyber threats and misinformation.