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The Dual-Use Dilemma in Artificial Intelligence Research

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Many AI technologies, including language models like GPT-3 and facial recognition, are described as 'dual-use' because they can be used for both constructive and destructive purposes, often with little ability to separate the two.

Why this is interesting

You're a researcher who just developed an AI that can predict deadly diseases—but also generate new bioweapons. What do you do?