AI is changing biological and nuclear risks; governance must change accordingly

Researchers from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists warn that artificial intelligence is lowering the barrier for bad actors to develop biological weapons or interfere with nuclear security. The report argues that existing international oversight frameworks are insufficient to manage these emerging proliferation threats. Experts are calling for updated global governance standards and tighter controls on AI models that could facilitate the creation of hazardous materials or disrupt strategic command systems.