Stronger AI models will raise bio risk, argues case for urgent biodefense
clarejtbirch · x · 2026-09-17
Quoting an article on emerging capabilities, the author argues biodefense is urgent regardless of one's AI stance — COVID killed an estimated 7 million people and cost trillions in its first two years. More capable models will increase biological risk; the magnitude is fiercely debated but the direction is not. The call: build more resilient biodefense now.
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