I’d Rather Risk Cancer Than See AI Move This Fast
An AI professor with a high genetic risk for cancer argues that the rapid development of AI should be slowed down, despite the potential for AI to cure her condition. She expresses concern over the societal risks posed by superintelligent systems.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing tension between the potential medical benefits of AI and the existential risks perceived by experts in the field.
I’d benefit if AI cured cancer. And I still want AI progress to slow down.
The author advocates for regulation and caution regarding technological progress, a stance often associated with progressive tech-ethics discourse.
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