Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
“Recent developments in genetic engineering and synthetic biology are enabling unprecedented biological capabilities, offering thrilling medical possibilities. Combined with rapid innovations in emerging technologies such as data-driven machine learning (“artificial intelligence”), nanotechnology, neurotechnology, and robotics, these advances also raise the alarming prospect of genetically engineered bioweapons, or “genetic weapons.” Such weapons would be nearly impossible to deter due to high variability, undetectability, and unattributability. Addressing the threat of genetic warfare will require a concerted and sustained global effort before it becomes an irreversible reality.”
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