Artificial Intelligence (AI) and CRISPR, two technologies developed over the last several decades, could change how we live and work for decades to come. Both entered wider public awareness only in the past year with readily usable products, namely ChatGPT and an FDA-approved treatment for sickle cell anemia developed with gene editing. These innovations have been met with a mix of enthusiasm, and caution. There is no argument that CRISPR helping treat sickle cell anemia is wonderful. But could CRISPR be used to manipulate genetic code in harmful ways? Likewise, AI could have enormously positive impacts on health care. But could it also have catastrophic effects?
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