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Australia’s AI biosecurity measures against bioweapons
Prof Chris Berg discusses AI biosecurity, bioweapons, regulations, and expert advice on national security at RMIT University.
Prof Chris Berg tackles AI biosecurity and national security challenges in new discussion
Australia has established a new AI Biosecurity Office alongside a national security taskforce in response to growing concerns over artificial intelligence being used to develop biological weapons.
The move signals a major shift in how governments are preparing for emerging tech-driven threats.
Officials warn that rapid advances in AI could significantly weaken existing biosecurity controls, making it easier to design or modify harmful pathogens.
The initiative aims to strengthen safeguards before these risks escalate further.
The government says the new framework will bring together security, science, and policy experts to close gaps in current biosecurity systems and improve national preparedness.
Professor Chris Berg from RMIT University explains how AI is changing the landscape of biosecurity, with concerns that advanced models could lower the barrier for creating biological weapons.
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