Frontier AI labs intensify biological risk testing, FT reports
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According to the Financial Times, frontier AI labs are increasing testing for biological risks, which is more challenging than cybersecurity testing because it involves physical-world constraints. Executives and biosecurity experts worry that future models could help users create novel viruses or bioweapons.
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Financial Times : Frontier AI labs are stepping up biological risk testing, which is harder than cybersecurity testing, where capabilities can be tested in digital environments — Executives and biosecurity experts are concerned that future models could help users create novel viruses or bioweapons.
