OpenAI’s New AI and Genetic Engineering Pose Pathogen Risks, Chinese Experts Warn

The debate over COVID-19’s origins has shifted to a broader concern about the potential misuse of AI and genetic engineering in creating new, more dangerous pathogens. These technologies, initially intended to revolutionize medicine, now pose serious risks. A review of Chinese defense articles on AI's warfare implications by @SamBresnick reveals fears among Chinese experts that the technology could lead to rapid, uncontrollable, and potentially catastrophic conventional and nuclear escalations. Additionally, an ex-staffer from OpenAI has warned the Senate about the risks of biological weapons associated with OpenAI’s New AI developments, emphasizing the loss of human control or malicious use could result in catastrophic outcomes.