What is CBRNE?

CBRNE is an acronym that stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives. These categories encompass a wide array of potential threats, ranging from naturally occurring pathogens to deliberately engineered weapons of mass destruction.

AI's Connection to CBRNE

AIs can provide information on how to build bombs or deploy chemical weapons. Even though they are usually trained not to, people can trick them into telling them how to create and implement a variety of different hazards related to CBRNE.

• Information Access: LLMs could simplify access to instructions for creating dangerous chemicals, biological weapons, or explosives.
• Faster Comprehension: AI may speed up understanding and use of complex, harmful information compared to standard internet searches.
• Safety Measures: AI developers are implementing safeguards to prevent models from providing guidance on sensitive topics like illicit drug creation, controlled chemicals, and high-risk biological agents.
• Future Risks: Advanced AI could potentially design novel harmful substances, such as new drugs or pathogens, beyond current human knowledge.