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20 to 30 years ago, activists firebombed university research labs (e.g. Michigan State University, University of Washington, Michigan Technological University [
by sampo 2y ago
20 to 30 years ago, activists firebombed university research labs (e.g. Michigan State University, University of Washington, Michigan Technological University [1]) because they believed genetically engineered plants are dangerous. Today, we don't have such serious activism against AI. So you are right, the public doesn't think AI is a danger.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Liberation_Front#Notable_attacks:_1998%E2%80%932009 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Liberation_Front#Notable...
- eddiewithzato 2y agoreminds me, I would’ve rather seen VCs fund more genetic engineering startups. Imagine the good it could do, from stem cells to nanobots to “hacking” human DNA itself. But I know the business model there can’t compete with software. So it will never reach the funding it needs.