Developing a Risk-Scoring Tool for Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Biological Design: A Method to Assess the Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence to Modify Select Viral Capabilities

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Authors: Adeline E. Williams, Barbara Del Castello, Jeffrey Lee, D. F. Roberts, John Tarangelo, Jay Atanda, Alejandro Colman-Lerner, Jeff Gerold, Roger Brent
DOI: 10.7249/rra4490-1
Cited by: 2

Abstract

A rise in artificial intelligence (AI) use in biology has driven transformative developments in the field but could also pose significant dual-use risks. In this report, the authors identify five biological functions that could be modified using AI tools and develop a dual-component risk-scoring tool — combining biological modification risk factors with actor capability assessments — to evaluate the potential for misuse.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Law AI and Intellectual Property Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)

Publication details

Journal / source
RAND Corporation eBooks
Publisher
RAND Corporation
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book