In healthcare, timing is everything—too often, life-changing diagnoses arrive too late. Dr. Harvey Castro, an ER physician and AI innovator, shares a deeply personal journey highlighting why early intervention is not only possible but necessary. Through heartfelt storytelling, he illustrates how emerging AI technologies like CRISPR and proactive health monitoring could rewrite the story of preventable diseases. SAFE-AI (Strategic Accountability, Fairness, Ethics, and Early intervention) presents a vision where healthcare moves from reactive to proactive, empowering patients, ensuring equitable treatment, and dramatically reshaping the future of medicine. Dr. Harvey Castro is an accomplished emergency room physician, healthcare entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for proactive medicine. With 20 years of experience in the this field, he has dedicated his career to improving patient care by integrating technology and innovation into healthcare. As a physician, author, and speaker, Dr. Castro focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) and edge technology can transform healthcare delivery. His mission is to empower individuals to take charge of their health through early intervention, personalized insights, and accessible tools.; Dr. Castro’s work has been featured in many publications, and he is recognized for his leadership in pioneering AI solutions in medicine. He combines his clinical expertise with an understanding of technology to advocate for a future where prevention is the standard. In his spare time, he enjoys mentoring medical professionals, writing, and sharing insights on the intersection of healthcare and technology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx