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AI Firms Hire Experts to Combat Weapons Misuse Risks

3/17/2026

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  • Anthropic, the US AI firm, is hiring a chemical weapons expert to prevent the misuse of its AI tools in creating dangerous weapons.
  • The role requires at least five years of experience in chemical and explosives defense, focusing on radiological dispersal devices.
  • OpenAI is seeking a researcher for similar purposes, offering a significantly higher salary.
  • Experts warn that training AI systems on sensitive information may create new risks.