Chief executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are calling on US lawmakers to pass new rules that would tighten oversight of synthetic DNA sequences.
The move aims to reduce risks that AI tools could help create biological weapons. Signatories include leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic along with other major labs. They argue that improved tracking measures would make it harder for malicious actors to misuse the technology. The letter was sent directly to members of Congress. The companies stress the need for updated laws that address rapid advances in both AI and synthetic biology.
