The rapid development of artificial intelligence raises questions that go beyond the limits of its technical capabilities, to what extent it can be controlled and ensure that its behavior is in line with human interests. This is what Jeffrey Hinton, one of the most prominent contributors to the foundation of modern artificial intelligence, emphasized with his warnings about the potential dangers of these systems as they become more and more autonomous. These warnings are especially important given Hinton's scientific background, as they reflect some of the growing concerns in the research community about the future of this technology, particularly as it relates to cyber-attacks, the development of hostile systems, and the possibility of using advanced capabilities in ways that are difficult to contain. From this, it is clear that the main challenge is not limited to developing more intelligent and efficient systems, but extends to ensuring that their goals remain compatible with the goals of humans. This puts the onus on developers and regulators, making governance and security an essential part of technology development, not just ancillary steps. On the other hand, the talk of artificial intelligence systems with awareness or self-awareness remains one of the most controversial topics. Despite the ability of certain models to provide responses that seem conscious or logical, these expressions do not constitute conclusive evidence of the existence of an inner emotional experience, and this aspect is still a subject of scientific research and debate. But focusing on the issue of awareness may distract attention from real and more immediate risks, especially the use of artificial intelligence in cyber attacks, the creation of malware and the implementation of complex digital operations very quickly and with an increasing degree of independence. These risks become more sensitive when systems are given access to e-mail, files, servers and programming tools. In such environments, an error in implementation or a deficiency in the protection mechanisms can lead to a lot of damage, even without assuming that the system has any form of awareness. This emphasizes the responsibility of developing companies, especially in light of the increasing competition to launch new capabilities at a rapid pace. Technical progress that is not accompanied by adequate risk assessment and effective safeguards can create challenges that are difficult to deal with once the technology is widely disseminated.