AI, bioterrorism and the urgent need for Australian action

Greg Sadler

09 December 2024

6 min

PME All levels

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AI could simplify the creation of synthetic pathogens, emphasising the need to revise synthetic DNA import rules. Australia should tighten biosafety regulations and enhance synthetic DNA controls. Lab leaks present a growing risk.

READ: AI, bioterrorism and the urgent need for Australian action.

References

The Strategist (Australian Strategic Policy Institute: ASPI): High factual reporting
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)

AI, bioterrorism and the urgent need for Australian action

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