Synthetic Threats: The Unseen Menace of AI Enabled Bioweapons The world's preoccupation with artificial intelligence has been ongoing for some time, but recent warnings from tech insiders have raised unsettling questions about the potential exploitation of AI in creating and deploying bioweapons.
At first glance, this topic might seem relegated to science fiction or cold war era paranoia. However, the facts suggest otherwise.
Synthetic biology, which involves using genetic engineering techniques to create new biological entities, has gained significant traction in recent years.