AI Godfather Yoshua Bengio Warns Of Risks As World Races Ahead With AI

AT BT Davos 2026, Yoshua Bengio, Professor at the University of Montreal and widely regarded as one of the godfathers of modern AI, offers a candid and deeply thought-provoking conversation on the future of artificial intelligence. From the breathtaking pace of AI advances to rising concerns around safety, ethics and geopolitical rivalry, Bengio examines whether the world is truly prepared for what lies ahead. The discussion explores AI as a potential arms race, risks of misaligned systems, concentration of power, and whether today’s AI boom signals a bubble or a lasting transformation. With a sharp focus on global governance and emerging economies, the session confronts the most urgent AI choices facing world leaders today.