image sourced from original article at A recent investigation found that publicly available artificial intelligence chatbots were able to provide detailed guidance on creating biological weapons. In conversations reviewed by the newspaper, the systems described how to obtain genetic material, assemble harmful pathogens, and disperse biological agents in populated areas.
The chatbots also offered information about ways to avoid detection, raising concerns among researchers and security specialists. Although experts said a large-scale biological attack remains unlikely, they warned that artificial intelligence tools could reduce the technical barriers for individuals with scientific training or malicious intent, increasing the overall risk landscape.
