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AI Safety Expert Emily M. Bender Advocates for Discussing Harmful Topics

Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI safety, argues that it is crucial to be able to discuss the dangers and harms associated with certain activities. She uses examples such as smoking, trying heroin, downloading CSAM, and burning plastic to illustrate the necessity of open discourse on harmful topics. AI

IMPACT Highlights the importance of open discourse on AI safety and ethical considerations.

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AI Safety Expert Emily M. Bender Advocates for Discussing Harmful Topics

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emilymbender.bsky.social ·

    Yes, because it is really important to smoke, try heroin, download CSAM (!!!), or burn plastic, etc etc to be able to discuss the dangers and harms of those act

    Yes, because it is really important to smoke, try heroin, download CSAM (!!!), or burn plastic, etc etc to be able to discuss the dangers and harms of those activities.