More than 100 biologists and other scientists specializing in artificial intelligence technologies used to create new proteins (and eventually synthetic DNA) signed an agreement called “Community Values, Guiding Principles and Commitments for the Responsible Design of AI Proteins,” in which they postulate the main value: the security of projects for humanity.
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Biologists around the world (including 2018 Nobel laureate Francis Arnold) believe that artificial intelligence has great potential in the artificial production of proteins, but controls are needed to ensure that AI research advances without causing serious harm to the environment. world.
Damage means the possible use of research on the generation of new genetic material in the creation of biological weapons by “malicious people.” For this reason, a “new proactive approach to risk management” is required.
Although creating a weapon would require a multimillion-dollar laboratory, including DNA production equipment, the aforementioned risks still exist.
Biologists call for security measures to prevent DNA production equipment from being used “inappropriately” (intentionally or accidentally), but they also emphasize that they do not want to completely shut down developments: “The scientific community should be able to freely explore and contribute to them.” their contribution.”
“As scientists involved in this work, we believe that the benefits of current AI technologies for protein design far outweigh the potential harms, and we would like to ensure that our research benefits everyone in the future,” the agreement states. .
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Ekaterina Alipova
Source: RB
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