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I mean a small group of malicious humans can already bioengineer a deadly virus with CRISPR and open source tech without AI.

This is hardly the first time in history a new technological advancement may be used for nefarious purposes.

It’s a discussion worth having as AI advances but if [insert evil actor] wants to cause harm there are many cheaper and easier ways to do this right now.

To come out and say we need government regulation today does stink at least a little bit of protectionism as practically speaking the “most evil actors” would not adhere to whatever is being proposed, but this would impact the competitive landscape and the corporations yelling the loudest right now have the most to gain, perhaps coincidence but worth questioning.

parent haldujai 3 years ago

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