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Jeffrey Epstein maintained a significant interest in artificial intelligence, funding projects like OpenCog [1] and researchers such as Marvin Minsky [2], while also investing millions into research applicable to AI [3] to further his transhumanist goals {fact:1, fact:7}.
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Epstein paid for a conference of top scientists in 2006. His motives ... npr.org 1 fact
claimIn a 2017 text message, Jeffrey Epstein claimed to have funded Marvin Minsky, whom he referred to as the 'father of AI,' for 20 years.
Jeffrey Epstein Couldn't Stop Emailing People About Eugenics motherjones.com 1 fact
claimJoscha Bach, an AI researcher and recipient of funding from Jeffrey Epstein, stated that Black children’s brains are "slower at learning high-level concepts" and are better suited to a "more hunting/running style of life."
South African survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse tells her story dailymaverick.co.za 1 fact
referenceThe New York Times reported in 2019 that Jeffrey Epstein had an obsession with transhumanism, including interests in genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and the quest for immortality.
Epstein reportedly hoped to develop super-race of humans with his ... theguardian.com 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein planned to develop an improved super-race of humans using genetic engineering and artificial intelligence.