Nuclear Threat Initiative’s biosecurity programs

Abstract

For most of human history, mass fatalities have been caused by pandemics. Modern biotechnology will allow medicine to cure genetic diseases but risks the modification of pathogens, increasing the probability of global biological risks. Given the experience of Nuclear Threat Initiative’s (NTI) success at reducing nuclear risks and the plausibility of accidentally or deliberately creating a new pandemic, NTI biosecurity programs (NTI | bio) should be funded to reduce global catastrophic risks from biological events. This effort would involve screening DNA synthesis orders, deterring the development of bioweapons, strengthening international accountability for biological activities, and creating a common mechanism for reducing the risks associated with biotechnology. – AI-generated abstract.