Debate flares over whether AI biosecurity risks are real or rhetoric

Virologist Angie Rasmussen argued AI biosecurity fears are exaggerated rhetoric used to deflect scrutiny, while AI researcher Toby Walsh defended his stance against overhyping AI risks, saying exaggeration harms productive discussion.

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