Google says the same frontier AI models that could create new biological risks can also help prevent them.
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Google DeepMind on Thursday unveiled a new bioresilience program designed to help governments and researchers prevent, detect and respond to biological threats.
Why it matters: Google is betting the same frontier AI models that could create new biological risks can also help prevent them.
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