OpenAI Studies AI's Role In Biological Weapons Threat

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is developing an early warning system to detect if artificial intelligence (AI) creates biological weapons. However, the organization suggests that the risk of AI being involved in such threats appears to be minimal based on their latest tests. OpenAI shared this information as part of its broader "Preparedness Framework," while cautioning that the findings are not conclusive. The framework assesses AI-enabled safety risks and examines how humans might use AI to gather information on creating biological weapons. It found that humans accessing such a system marginally increased success, but it would not be statistically significant. OpenAI has emphasized the need for further research to better understand the potential risks of AI in this context.