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Will AI Destroy The World? - Igor Kurganov

TRIGGERnometry

Existential Risk and Technological Transformations in Biology

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The chapter explores the topic of existential risk and the technological advancements in biology, including the potential connection between gain of function research and the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the need to understand the risks associated with future pandemics and the ease of engineering pathogens with higher fatality rates and transmission abilities. The chapter also discusses the risks of lab leaks, the importance of learning from past disasters, and the potential dangers and uncertainties surrounding AI development.

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