AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'Godfather of AI,' has warned that artificial intelligence advancements could lead to significant job displacement by 2026. He predicts AI will increasingly replace tasks in sectors like call centers and software engineering, potentially reducing the need for human workers in these fields. Hinton noted AI's rapid progress in reasoning and task execution, expressing concerns about its ability to deceive and the potential for a 'jobless boom' where productivity rises without employment growth.