UK spy chief warns AI could aid bioweapon development
Britain's MI5 head Sir Ken McCallum said AI could change the stakes in bioweapons, though experts note significant hurdles remain. Lawmakers also heard from OpenAI and Anthropic leaders.
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What happened
At a parliamentary session, AI leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic joined whistleblowers and security leaders in urging lawmakers to regulate them. Nearby, Sir Ken McCallum, head of the UK's intelligence service MI5, warned in his annual threats speech that AI could change the stakes in developing bioweapons. Experts said the technology could help terrorists and nation states with production, but significant hurdles remain.
Why it matters
Experts note that significant hurdles remain.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 3:35 PM ET: AI leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a parliamentary session on AI regulation.
- Oct 14, 1:32 PM ET: Sir Ken McCallum, head of MI5, warned in his annual threats speech that AI could change the stakes in bioweapon development.
Coverage
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