AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail
- Posted on October 13, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Security officials warn that artificial intelligence systems pose unprecedented risks if inadequately protected against malicious actors. During a formal security briefing, UK intelligence leaders highlighted concerns that terrorists could exploit AI technology to develop biological weapons, emphasizing the critical need for robust safeguards. The address underscored growing vulnerabilities in AI infrastructure and the urgent requirement for international cooperation to prevent catastrophic misuse of emerging technologies by hostile groups.
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