AI industry leaders urge Congress to regulate synthetic DNA to prevent bioweapons (opens in new tab)

The CEOs of major artificial intelligence firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Google DeepMind, have signed a public letter calling for stricter oversight of synthetic DNA. This initiative aims to prevent bad actors from using advanced AI models to design or acquire dangerous pathogens and toxins. The signatories are urging Congress to pass legislation that requires all providers of synthetic genetic material to screen both their customers and their orders. <a href="