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At the moment, one of the most discussed aspects of laboratory biosecurity and dual use is the interface of life sciences with artificial intelligence. This sections provides resources that can be used as a starting point to explore this interface as well as other recent technological and policy developments.
Main target audience: students and researchers in the life sciences, artificial intelligence and related fields; professionals responsible for (bio-)security and policy makers
The Age of AI in the Life Sciences: Benefits and Biosecurity Considerations
The Age of AI in the Life Sciences: Benefits and Biosecurity Considerations
Type: Report
Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
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This report from 2025 represents the outcome of a technical assessment of the impact of AI on biosecurity. It explores both potential benefits of AI developments to enhance biosecurity and the misuse potential for harmful purposes.
Biotechnology and artificial intelligence: Risks posed by research to security and biological weapons proliferation
Biotechnology and artificial intelligence: Risks posed by research to security and biological weapons proliferation
Type: Report
Source: Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB)
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This working paper from the German Technology Assessment Office examines potential security risks arising from the possible misuse of recent biotechnological developments and their interactions with developments in the field of AI. It also assesses current regulations in order to identify gaps and possible mechanisms to address them.
Spiez Convergence Reports
Spiez Convergence Reports
Type: Reports
Source: Spiez Laboratory
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The Spiez Convergence is a bi-annual conference series to discuss current developments and trends in science and technology, and their potential implications for the Biological and Chemical Weapons Convention and for international expert control regimes. The results of each conference are published in a report.
AI can design viruses, toxins and other bioweapons. How worried should we be?
AI can design viruses, toxins and other bioweapons. How worried should we be?
Type: Article
Source: Springer Nature
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A short news article in Nature Magazine from May 2026 about the biosecurity implications of AI software.
Zurich Biosecurity Hub
Zurich Biosecurity Hub
Type: Discussion group, events
Source: Zurich Biosecurity Hub
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The Zurich Biosecurity Hub is a group of people primarily interested in global catastrophic biological risk, such as that which could potentially arise from the interface of AI with pathogen research or large bioweapon programs. The Hub organizes different events and learning opportunities, and provides career advice.
European Biotech Act (Proposal)
European Biotech Act (Proposal)
Type: Legislation
Source: European Commission
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The proposed European Biotech Act aims to establish some mandatory safeguards to prevent the misuse of advanced biotechnologies. In particulary, it requires nucleic acid synthesis providers to screen orders.
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