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AI Safety Fundamentals: Governance

Overview of How AI Might Exacerbate Long-Running Catastrophic Risks

May 13, 2023
Exploring AI's potential in exacerbating catastrophic risks such as bioterrorism, disinformation spread, and the concentration of power. Discussing the intersection of gene synthesis technology, AI, and bioterrorism risks. Highlighting the dangers of AI in biosecurity and the amplification of disinformation. Examining the risks of human-like AI, data exploitation, and power concentration. Delving into the AI risks in nuclear war, compromising state capabilities and incentivizing conflict.
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  • AI-enabled bioterrorism risks increase with easier access to bioweapons through AI-driven bioengineering.
  • AI-driven disinformation threatens societal stability by enabling scalable, personalized manipulation through trusted channels.

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AI Advancements and Bioterrorism Risks

The advancements in AI technology could escalate the risks associated with bioterrorism by enabling the creation of novel bioweapons. With the knowledge of bioengineering, AI systems could lower the barriers to obtaining such agents, thereby posing an existential threat to humanity. This risk is compounded by the accessibility of biotechnology and gene synthesis, which could lead to the rapid expansion of individuals with the ability to create lethal biological agents.

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