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Dr Ken Alibek
Former deputy chief of the Soviet Union's biological weapons programme who defected to the United States and later advised on biodefense; provides first-hand insight into historical Soviet bioweapons development.
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Oct 22, 2025
• 22min
How AI is supercharging bioweapons
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In this compelling discussion, Dr. Brett Edwards, a security and public policy scholar, and Dr. Ken Alibek, a former Soviet bioweapons expert, delve into the evolving threats posed by biological weapons. They explore how advancements in AI can both help enforce bans and inadvertently make bioweapons more accessible. Alibek shares chilling insights into Soviet biological weapons, while Edwards warns about the implications of hybrid warfare and the need for robust verification methods. They highlight the pressing challenges of complacency and deception in global health security.
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