The Convergence of AI and the Life Sciences: New Report on Safeguarding Technology, Rethinking Governance, and Preventing Catastrophe

A discussion about the convergence of AI and the life sciences, biosecurity implications, and opportunities to safeguard these capabilities.

Hosted by:

The AI Fringe

NTI | bio

Description

Join NTI | bio for the launch of the new report, “The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Life Sciences: Safeguarding Technology, Rethinking Governance, and Preventing Catastrophe,” which draws on interviews with more than 30 experts in AI, biotech industry, bioscience research, and biosecurity. The report offers recommendations for governance approaches to safeguard AI-bio capabilities in order to reduce biological risks without unduly hindering scientific advances.

Agenda

Please note the details below are subject to changes, with more details to come.

15:00 – 16:30

Panel Discussion

16:30 – 18:00

Reception

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Speakers

James Diggans, Ph.D.

Distinguished Scientist, Bioinformatics and Biosecurity, Twist Bioscience

Conor Griffin

AI Policy Researcher, Google DeepMind

Antonia Paterson

Science Manager, Responsible Development and Innovation, Google DeepMind

Nicole Wheeler, Ph.D.

Birmingham Fellow, University of Birmingham

Jaime M. Yassif, Ph.D.

Vice President, Global Biological Policy and Programs, NTI