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synthetic nucleic acids
Coverage of synthetic nucleic acids in the Nexus archive.
- AI heavyweights warn their tech could help terrorists develop bioweapons
AI leaders, including Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and OpenAI chief Sam Altman, warn that advancing AI and accessible synthetic nucleic acids could lower barriers to bioweapon development. They urge U.S. lawmakers to mandate screening and traceability for synthetic DNA orders to mitigate risks. The open letter, signed by industry and life sciences leaders, highlights the need for urgent legislative action to address emerging biosecurity threats.