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Experts Warn AI Could Trigger 850M Enterovirus Cases

12/4/2025

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The group warned that an AI-created enterovirus pandemic could cause 850 million cases and 60 million deaths, signaling a grave global risk.
In December 2025, 14 technology and counter-terrorism experts discussed the scenario and warned that AI's evolution lowers barriers for malicious actors to develop bioweapons.
They said current security measures are inadequate and urged leaders to collaborate on assessing AI-driven biological risks while balancing innovation benefits against dangers.

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The group warned that an AI-created enterovirus pandemic could cause 850 million cases and 60 million deaths, signaling a grave global risk.
In December 2025, 14 technology and counter-terrorism experts discussed the scenario and warned that AI's evolution lowers barriers for malicious actors to develop bioweapons.
They said current security measures are inadequate and urged leaders to collaborate on assessing AI-driven biological risks while balancing innovation benefits against dangers.