#Syntheticbiology

OpenAI, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence developers, has sounded an alarm over the impending arrival of AI systems with powerful capabilities in the field of biology—warning that the next wave of models may reach a “high-risk classification” due to their potential for misuse, including the development of biological threats and weapons. This development marks a pivotal moment as AI becomes increasingly capable not just of assisting scientific research but also of introducing new biosecurity risks and ethical challenges that affect societies worldwide, including Thailand. (OpenAI, SiliconANGLE)

A major AI developer warns that next-generation models could fall into a high-risk category for biology. The concern is that advanced AI may unintentionally or deliberately enable the creation or manipulation of pathogens, raising new biosecurity and ethical questions for societies worldwide, including Thailand.

This message matters far beyond tech hubs. Thailand has invested heavily in biosciences, health security, and high-tech research. The country’s readiness now hinges on balancing AI’s potential to accelerate beneficial breakthroughs with the risk that misuse becomes easier for more people. The global scientific community agrees that as AI becomes more capable, policies must address both opportunity and harm.