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Forecasting Research Institute
Coverage of Forecasting Research Institute in the Nexus archive.
- In the Loop: Is AI Making the Next Pandemic More Likely?
The article discusses concerns about AI increasing the risk of human-caused pandemics, citing a study showing experts estimate a 1.5% annual risk with AI assistance compared to 0.3% without. It also mentions Cloudflare's decision to block AI crawlers by default.
- Today’s AI Could Make Pandemics 5 Times More Likely, Experts Predict
Experts predict AI could increase the risk of human-caused pandemics fivefold, as AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude may assist in bioweapon development. A study by the Forecasting Research Institute found that AI systems outperform virologists in troubleshooting tests, raising biosecurity concerns.