Bill Gates warns AI could enable biological attacks
By The BriefBrief
Bill Gates warned that AI could be used to carry out biological attacks and said countries should monitor AI’s ability to create molecules. He also sought a meeting with Xi.
WHO:Bill Gates
WHAT:Warned that AI could enable biological attacks and urged countries to monitor AI’s ability to create molecules.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 5:35 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Gates warned in response to concerns about AI’s capability to create molecules and potentially facilitate biological attacks.
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