Those responsible for Google, Microsoft or OpenAI, in addition to experts, leave the appeal: pay attention to purchases of synthetic DNA.
O synthetic DNA is artificially produced genetic material. It can be custom-made by companies – but it can also be ordered online.
It is essential in creating medicines that save lives, helps modify microorganisms and store large amounts of digital data.
The fact that it can be purchased online has accelerated the development of vaccines, boosted basic research and allowed small teams to access capabilities that only large institutions had.
But, when being ordered online (confirmed by companies), the risk increases: an “anonymous” can order DNA sequences for recreate dangerous pathogens.
Is that artificial intelligence (IA) has advanced so much that, in some highly technical laboratory procedures, surpasses doctorate virologists.
And, from then on, the danger is imminent: biological weapons can be created “easily” by criminals.
Therefore, a letter was sent to the US Congress: it is urgent to create with him that control, from a security point of view, purchases of synthetic DNA.
The document is signed by biotechnology experts and leaders of large AI companies: OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI or Google DeepMind.
The letter emphasizes that the screening “It is also one of the best understood and least intrusive biosecurity measures available”, cites .
Suggest a mandatory registration when shopping – to track suspicious activity immediately, not later; if there is traceability, criminals think twice.
