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Siliconsciousness: How Do We Handle the Dangerous Cocktail of WMDs & AI?
Jul 19, 2024
Mary Ellen Callahan, Assistant Secretary for the DHS’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, discusses the dangerous combination of WMDs and AI. Topics include the challenges of utilizing AI in chemical and biological advancements, the risks of creating dangerous biological and chemical weaponry, the need for global regulations on AI governance, and conflicting opinions on government regulation of AI among Republicans.
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- AI accelerates WMD development accessibility, highlighting dual benefits and risks.
- Regulating AI security involves leveraging existing laws and international collaboration for risk mitigation.
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AI's Impact on Weapons of Mass Destruction
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses a dual challenge in the realm of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). While it holds promise in areas like medical innovations and surveillance, it also lowers barriers for bad actors to engage in creating chemical, biological, or radiological threats. Leveraging AI can help in early detection and prevention of WMD activities, highlighting the need to navigate between fostering innovation and minimizing risks.
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