Articles tagged with Dual Use Research Of Concern
The Joint Committee on the Handling of Security-Relevant Research reports an increase in security-relevant research due to geopolitical tensions, posing a risk of science becoming subordinate to political aims. The committee advises on protecting research from espionage and ensuring international cooperation.
The book examines AI's current advances, hurdles, and potential, emphasizing the need for science to maintain core norms and values. Experts advocate for human accountability and responsibility when using AI in research, highlighting the importance of transparent disclosure and attribution.
Experts call for a nuanced discussion around gain of function research, highlighting its benefits for human health and its potential to reduce future disease outbreaks. The authors emphasize the need for evidence-based policies that balance safety concerns with the importance of this research in protecting humanity from viral threats.
The US government has released two new documents to guide researchers in carrying out dual use research of concern. The new framework outlines a robust review process that takes into account scientific benefits, biosafety risks, and risk mitigation measures.
Global experts weigh in on the H5N1 moratorium, discussing biosafety concerns, dual-use research of concern, and the importance of lifting the ban. Public health experts assess the probability of accidental release from laboratories with advanced security.