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1. skyberrys · 1790008471 · focus · HN ↗

   I understand the concern about your work being used to cause harm, but I also worry about the development of 'forbidden knowledge'. What does it mean to say a branch of science and engineering is too dangerous of a path to go down? Does it mean scientists are persecuted just for asking questions and designing experiments to find answers? Will there be witch hunts against ML researchers? Part of teaching is trusting your students to use the learnings wisely.

   1. trumpdong · 1790008563 · focus · HN ↗

      This isn't the first. What did it mean for human embryonic gene editing?

      1. bornfreddy · 1790009706 · focus · HN ↗

         That is a good point, but the problem with ML/AI is that anyone can do it. It will be difficult to stem this tide.

         1. trumpdong · 1790028522 · focus · HN ↗

            Thought Emporium is a YouTube channel that has showcased garage gene editing - with some equipment.

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