Why a cancer researcher with a high genetic risk wants AI development to slow down
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Emma Pierson
Summary
A personal essay from someone with a high genetic cancer risk who has spent years working toward AI-driven cancer detection. Despite personally benefiting from AI cancer breakthroughs, the author argues that AI development is moving too fast and poses existential risks that outweigh potential medical benefits. The piece reflects on a mentor relationship with a Stanford researcher, the tension between personal hope for a cure and broader societal concerns about uncontrolled AI advancement, and makes a case for slowing down AI progress to ensure safety.
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Twitter / XWhy a cancer researcher with a high genetic risk wants AI development to slow downtheatlantic.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI'd rather risk cancer than see AI move this fast.
I'd benefit if AI cured cancer. And I still want AI progress to slow down.
He had wiry hair, a penchant for talking with his hands, and a reputation for brilliance.
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