EpicBear Oct 6

Made to order bioweapon? AI-designed toxins slip through safety checks used by companies selling genes:
https://www.science.org/content/article/made-order-bioweapon-ai-designed-toxins-slip-through-safety-checks-used-companies

The fact that according to this article, 20% of oligo synthesis companies don't even bother checking for nefarious sequences tells you all you need to know about monied interests. The fact that other companies have decided not to upgrade and improve their detection algorithms because it would cost money says a lot.

Made to order bioweapon? AI-designed toxins slip through safety checks used by companies selling genes

Researchers expose flaws in safeguards intended to block rogue actors from making bioweapons

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But ultimately, safeguarding these companes won't stop state actors or well-resourced private entities from pursuing their own private bioweapons efforts. This is deeply unfortunate and a serious problem.

#biodefense

Oct 6 at 7:37pmWeb