A recent article discusses the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence in creating biological dangers and how this should influence biosecurity measures. It highlights that a biological event doesn’t need to cause widespread fatalities to disrupt a nation’s functionality. Conditions like severe ME/CFS, where individuals are often confined to their homes or beds and require care, serve as a natural warning. The COVID-19 pandemic also revealed how post-infectious disabilities can affect large populations. These examples illustrate the difference between mere survival and maintaining functional security, emphasizing the importance of considering long-term impacts on public health and policy.
QUESTION: How might understanding the impact of conditions like ME/CFS and post-COVID disabilities change the way we prepare for future biological threats?
