MI5 head Sir Ken McCallum warned that AI has the potential to change the stakes in bioweapons development, with experts saying the technology could help terrorists and nation states.
The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, warned in his annual speech on national threats that AI has the potential to affect the development of bioweapons, with experts saying the technology could help terrorists and nation states with production while significant hurdles remain.
Why it matters: A national intelligence chief publicly flagged AI as a factor in bioweapons development, while experts note production still faces significant hurdles.
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