Biotechnology paired with artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the biggest emerging security threats for the U.S., according to a report published this week by the Hoover Institution. Here’s what you need to know about the growing biosecurity risks and how China is outpacing American research and development in the field:

The emerging threat

AI and biotechnology creating new security risks:

The changing landscape

Building viruses from scratch no longer special:

China’s advantage

Regulation and investment outpacing U.S.:

The race for “operating systems for life”

Critical developments expected within 1,000 days:

Proposed U.S. response

Call for National Biotechnology Coordination Office:

Industry engagement

Private sector addressing threats with or without government:

The detection challenge

Open question about defense versus offense:

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• New report warns of major biosecurity risks to U.S.

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