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Trump administration strengthens defenses against AI bioattacks
Published Monday, August 17, 2026
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Trump administration is working to strengthen security against biological attacks after staffing cuts targeted experts in the field early in US President Donald Trump's second term, as artificial intelligence raises new fears about synthetic pathogens, The Washington Post reported on Monday.
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- The Jerusalem Post
The article highlights the Trump administration's renewed focus on biosecurity against AI threats, contrasting it with earlier staffing cuts and policy revocations in the field during his second term.
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