The architects of the AI revolution are sounding the alarm. Leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Microsoft AI have urged the U.S. Congress to introduce stronger safeguards against the misuse of advanced artificial intelligence. Their warning focuses on a growing concern: that powerful AI systems could lower barriers to dangerous biological research if proper oversight is not in place. The industry leaders are calling for mandatory screening of synthetic DNA and RNA orders, arguing that proactive regulation is needed to address emerging biosecurity risks.

From AI Boom To Bioweapons Battle: CEOs Demand New Safeguards 

Artificial intelligence is transforming biomedicine, including areas like gene editing and medicine. Now, fears are being expressed about possible AI-designed pathogens and bioweapons. AI leaders, scientists, and policymakers are urging stronger safeguards.

AI gene editing, bioweapons concerns spook AI bosses, researchers: Creator or destroyer?

Taiwan announced its plans to construct a new generation of biosafety research and development facilities for bolstering its defence against biological warfare as pressure ramps up on the self-ruled island by the People’s Liberation Army.

Taiwan refutes reports of developing 'bioweapons', says new biosafety lab for bolstering defence

Former Japan Ambassador Mitsuaki Kojima on Monday said that the world knows about the danger of bioweapons and their catastrophic effect on human life in the face of the Wuhan-originated coronavirus.

WION Global Summit 2022: Japanese ex-envoy Mitsuaki Kojima highlights bioweapon danger

In the emergency UNSC meeting, Russia has accused US of backing bioweapons program, but US denied the claim.

UNSC Meet: Russia accuses US of backing bioweapons program

The issue of bio weapons being used in the war in Ukraine has now reached the United Nations Security Council. An emergency meeting of the council has been called today at the request of Russia as Moscow alleges that the United States is funding research into creating bio weapons in Ukraine.

Russia: United States is funding bioweapons in Ukraine

An emergency meeting of the UNSC has been called today. Russia alleged that the United States is funding research to create bioweapons in Ukraine. Both the United States and Ukraine have denied these allegations by saying that this is a sign that Moscow could soon use the weapons itself.

Russia calls emergency UNSC meeting on biological weapons amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Found 30 biological labs in Ukraine, possibly for bioweapons, claim Russian forces

As per the World Health Organisation, biological weapons are microorganisms like virus, bacteria, fungi, or other toxins that are weaponised to kill or incapacitate humans.

What are biological weapons? Here is a list of countries that possess them!

The international rulebook bans bioweapons. But, at least six countries in the world are believed to have active bioweapon programmes. What is the world doing to tackle the threat of killer pathogens? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Killer Pathogens: A new threat

Bioweapons should not exist. But the threat of biological warfare still looms over the world. Are countries still developing bioweapons? WION's Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Do countries have biological weapons?

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