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So, you know, how do you make, an AI system that say, an expert in chemistry and biology and say, I want users to be able to use this system to invent a new drug that will cure disease, but I don't want anybody to be able to use this system to invent the pathogen that will kill people.

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Peter Norvig illustrates the fundamental challenge of AI safety through a compelling example: how do you build an AI system that can help scientists develop life-saving drugs while preventing bad actors from using the same system to create deadly pathogens? This clip captures the core dilemma facing AI developers as they try to harness powerful technology for good while preventing misuse.

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Norvig provides a concrete, relatable example that perfectly encapsulates one of the most pressing challenges in AI development today.

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