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What are biosecurity risks?

Biosecurity risks involve the potential misuse or accidental release of biological agents, like these AI-designed viruses, that could harm humans, animals, or plants. The concern here is that powerful AI tools could be used to create dangerous pathogens deliberately, or that these new viruses could have unforeseen negative impacts if they escape controlled environments.

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