OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft warn that generative AI could enable biological weapon creation and urge Congress to mandate synthetic DNA and RNA screening to enhance biosecurity.
The letter has been signed by top AI executives
Jun 04, 2026
01:33 pm
What's the storyTop executives from leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies have asked the US Congress to pass laws restricting access to synthetic DNA and RNA.
The request comes amid fears that AI tools could be exploited by malicious actors for biological weapon development.
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