The chapter stresses the importance of openly discussing potential catastrophic harms to inspire action in the realm of biosecurity and bioterrorism risks, while being mindful of not inadvertently aiding in their realization.
AI has been a powerful accelerant for biological research, rapidly opening up new frontiers in medicine and public health. But that progress can also make it easier for bad actors to manufacture new biological threats. In this episode, Tristan and Daniel sit down with biologist Kevin Esvelt to discuss why AI has been such a boon for biologists and how we can safeguard society against the threats that AIxBio poses.