Stronger AI models will raise biological risk, argues new essay calling for biodefense
zck · x · 2026-09-16
- @velvetatom publishes a long-form essay, Notes on Emerging Capability, arguing that more capable AI models will introduce increased biological risk.
- The magnitude is fiercely debated, the author says, but the direction is not.
- Citing COVID's 7 million deaths and trillions in damage over two years, the piece calls for building more resilient biodefense systems.
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