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AI Advances in Biology Raise Bioweapon Concerns
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are advancing in protein and virus design, raising concerns about bioweapon risks.
- Eric Horvitz of Microsoft emphasizes the dual-use nature of AI in biology.
- A study suggests AI could redesign dangerous proteins to evade detection, without production.
- Historical data imply natural viruses pose greater risk than bioterrorism, with past attempts often ineffective.
