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When motivated actors can use biological AI tools to evade DNA synthesis screening, how can DNA providers be more confident that the sequences they assemble and ship are safe? Our recent blog explains the work by Google DeepMind’s biosecurity and provenance teams to strengthen guardrails.

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Innovation Enables Responsibility: Watermarking to Strengthen DNA Synthesis Screening

In a world where motivated actors can use biological AI tools to evade DNA synthesis screening, how can DNA providers be more confident that the sequences they assemble and ship are safe? Google…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 28/09/2026

In @foreignpolicy.com, NTI’s Eric Brewer explains the risks of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement and argues that Congress should add extra safeguards to prevent Riyadh from obtaining nuclear weapons. ⤵️ foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/25/s...

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The U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Carries Proliferation Risks

Congress should add extra safeguards to prevent Riyadh from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 25/09/2026

The security landscape is changing, and so is who shapes it. NTI's CEO, Christine Wormuth joined a @wef panel this week on public-private cooperation, highlighting the private sector's expanding role in nuclear risk reduction and crisis prevention.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 24/09/2026

"The Trump and Xi summit today may offer an opportunity to begin filling the leadership vacuum on AI advances, especially with respect to bioweapons. If the reports from AI companies are correct, it’s imperative that Presidents Trump and Xi start this work now." Read more. ⤵️

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Trump-Xi Summit: Perception, Not Capability, May Drive AI-Bioweapons Risks

The Trump and Xi summit today may offer an opportunity to begin filling the leadership vacuum on AI advances, especially with respect to bioweapons. If the reports from AI companies are correct, it’s…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 23/09/2026

34 years ago, the U.S. conducted the last nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site. Shortly after, President George H.W. Bush signed a moratorium that brought explosive nuclear weapons testing to an end. No country, other than North Korea, has conducted an explosive nuclear weapons test since.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 23/09/2026

A recent poll by NTI and ReThink Media reflects heightened awareness of AI, nuclear, and biological risks. An overwhelming majority of respondents said they support the United States working with China to mitigate these risks.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 23/09/2026

Climate change is increasing the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, threatening health security around the world. As world leaders gather this week for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Africa's experience shows why climate change and health cannot be separated.

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Bridging Climate Action and Health Security through One Health

Climate change is increasing the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, threatening health security around the world. A One Health approach is essential to managing growing risks at the intersection…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 22/09/2026

As President Trump and President Xi prepare to meet this week, new YouGov polling commissioned by NTI and ReThink Media finds that nearly an overwhelming majority also supports working with China to mitigate nuclear, biological, and AI risks.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 17/09/2026

As President Trump and President Xi prepare to meet in Washington on September 24, new YouGov polling commissioned by NTI and ReThink Media finds that nearly an overwhelming majority also supports working with China to mitigate nuclear, biological, and AI risks.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 17/09/2026

"The integration of AI into nuclear systems is underway. The guardrails, safety, and security frameworks needed to understand and manage the consequences are not. A new generation of AI-informed nuclear fail-safe reviews is urgently needed in all countries with nuclear weapons." ⤵️

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AI Is Moving Into Nuclear Weapons Systems. Fail-Safe Reviews Are Critical.

The integration of AI into nuclear systems is underway. The guardrails, safety, and security frameworks needed to understand and manage the consequences are not. A new generation of AI-informed…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 17/09/2026

"AI-enabled biology will keep expanding what’s possible. NTI’s job is to make sure the guardrails expand just as fast, so that promise doesn’t outpace the safety of everyone it’s meant to help. This is the work NTI has done and will continue doing," writes NTI's Jake Jordan in our recent blog. ⤵️

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NTI at 25: Fostering Innovation Through Technology Governance

As NTI celebrates 25 years of impact, we remain committed to reducing the risks of accidental release and deliberate misuse of life science innovations, strengthening global biosecurity, and guiding…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 16/09/2026

The 2026 Nuclear Security Index reveals an alarming deterioration in nuclear security conditions in Russia and the United States, the countries that bear the greatest responsibility for global nuclear security as custodians of the vast majority of the world’s weapons-usable nuclear materials.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 15/09/2026

Our 2026 Nuclear Security Index is now live. NTI’s Christine Wormuth, Scott Roecker, and Eric Brewer are in Vienna for the @iaeaorg.bsky.social’s 75th General Conference to share our recommendations and findings. Learn more about the Index at NTIIndex.org.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 15/09/2026

Read more about our report at NTIIndex.org.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 15/09/2026

The 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index reveals an alarming deterioration in nuclear security conditions in Russia and the United States, the countries that bear the greatest responsibility for global nuclear security as custodians of the vast majority of the world’s weapons-usable nuclear materials.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 15/09/2026

The NTI Index provides countries and areas with an agenda for action to usher in a new era of nuclear security leadership: specific recommendations tied to the data that governments can implement to close the gaps identified. Learn more about the recommendations at NTIIndex.org.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 14/09/2026

The 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index will be released tomorrow, September 15. Mark your calendars.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 12/09/2026

At a moment when nuclear security risks are rising and global readiness is not keeping pace the 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index offers an actionable agenda for countries to strengthen their nuclear security leadership.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 11/09/2026

The debate used to be whether anyone would misuse AI for biological harm. @anthropic.com's new threat intelligence report shows we now have clear evidence that some actors will. 🧵

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 09/09/2026

We're hiring! NTI is seeking a Senior Program Officer/Director for our Global Nuclear Policy Program. Help shape policies that reduce nuclear risks, engage Congress and global stakeholders, and advance international security. Apply: www.nti.org/job-listing/...

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Senior Program Officer/Director, Global Nuclear Policy Program (GNPP)

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 08/09/2026

AI is transforming biological research by accelerating drug discovery, protein design and pandemic preparedness in ways that weren’t possible just a few years ago. But that same acceleration can create new security and public health risks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlQf...

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The Breakthrough Problem: Can government innovate without creating bigger risks?

What happens when technology moves faster than government can govern it? AI is transforming biological research by accelerating drug discovery, protein design and pandemic preparedness in ways that…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 01/09/2026

The BWC’s future depends on whether the world can match the pace of biological innovation with equally ambitious efforts to prevent catastrophe. The Tenth Review Conference is an opportunity to do exactly that. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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Biological Risks Are Growing. The BWC is Working to Keep Up.

As scientific and technological advances accelerate, the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) faces a defining test. The BWC’s future depends on whether the world can match the pace of biological…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 29/08/2026

Today is the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. There have been no explosive nuclear weapons tests in the United States since 1992, following a U.S. moratorium signed by President George H.W. Bush and voluntarily upheld by every president since.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 27/08/2026

Scientists have now used AI to create viruses that do not exist in nature. This could bring major scientific advances but also poses significant risks of misuse with potential catastrophic consequences. What are the potential benefits and risks, and what safeguards are needed? 🧵 ⤵️

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 25/08/2026

As the war in Iran hits its six-month mark, NTI’s Eric Brewer, who served in Democratic and Republican administrations, spoke to the @wsj.com about the unclear objectives of the war and the difficulties bringing it to an end. Read more. ⤵️ www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 25/08/2026

"If digital communications can reshape public diplomacy, it also can reshape how people understand and engage with nuclear risks," writes Ryan Takeji Adams in our recent blog post. ⤵️ www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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Bringing Nuclear Risk Reduction to the Digital Generation

Younger generations understand nuclear weapons through digital screens rather than personal experience. The future of nuclear risk reduction hinges on the ability to communicate with and engage young…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 21/08/2026

NTI's @jakejsays.bsky.social is the Vice President of our Global Biological Policy and Programs. He sat down with NTI | bio intern Alex Kyabarongo to discuss his work, what motivates him, and how he spends his time outside of the office. Read more. ⤵️ www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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Get to Know NTI: Jake Jordan

Jake Jordan, PhD serves as the Vice President of Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | bio). He rejoined NTI in March 2026, having previously served as a senior director from 2018 to 2020.…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 20/08/2026

Did you know that Coretta Scott King was a force behind many nuclear weapons protests of the 20th century? She was a delegate for Women Strike for Peace at a 1962 conference in Geneva and pushed for a nuclear test ban treaty. MLK Jr. credited her with influencing his stance against nuclear weapons.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 19/08/2026

“A film like ours can play a significant role in helping the public understand the stakes of the nuclear arms race and what would happen if, God forbid, nuclear weapons suddenly filled our skies,” writes Jeff Daniels in the @latimes.com on his role as Reagan in the film, “The Brink of War.” ⤵️

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Contributor: As nuclear tensions spread worldwide, Reagan’s lessons are more relevant than ever

The charismatic leader showed us that dialogue is not weakness, but rather the first step toward making this planet safer for all.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 18/08/2026

Most of us think of cognitive biases as quirks of everyday decision-making, but a recent Texas National Security Review study shows they are deeply embedded in people’s attitudes toward nuclear weapons and war. Read more in our recent blog. ⤵️ www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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The Human Biases Behind Nuclear Decisions

Most of us think of cognitive biases as quirks of everyday decision-making, but a recent Texas National Security Review study shows they are deeply embedded in people’s attitudes toward nuclear…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 17/08/2026

We're 1 of 14 orgs worldwide (out of 400+ applicants!) selected to build on OpenAI's Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age. Over the next 6 months, NTI | bio will design a cross-border info-sharing architecture for AI x bio risk to build a more resilient society for everyone. Learn more. ⤵️

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New policy ideas for the Intelligence Age

OpenAI funds 14 independent projects exploring new AI policy ideas to expand economic opportunity and strengthen societal resilience in the Intelligence Age.

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Jaime Yassif @jaimeyassif.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Excited to share our biosecurity screening tool for biological AI models that we developed at NTI | bio. This proof of principle for protein design tools can be generalized to broader classes of biological AI models--to safeguard against accidental & deliberate misuse www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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AI Can Design New Proteins. It's Time to Build Real Biosecurity Guardrails

As protein design tools and other biological AI models become more capable of designing novel biological components and systems, the mechanisms to prevent misuse have not kept pace.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 14/08/2026

"A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,” President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · 12/08/2026

Elise Rowan of Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org shares her thoughts on the gap in nuclear films when it comes to telling the stories of everyday people who have helped make the world safer.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 12/08/2026

For this year's #CranesForOurFuture campaign, we honored the victims and survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by hosting a children's art contest. NTI's Elizabeth Smith discusses how art carries Hiroshima's memory across generations. ⤵️ www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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Scoville Fellowship @scovillepf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Two weeks ago, Scoville '26 Simon Thorpe was in Beijing with his @nti.org colleagues Scott Roecker and Nickolas Roth to participate in a China-U.S. Track II Dialogue with CACDA. He presented on the ongoing reform of the NRC and how the U.S. can best regulate its nuclear reactors.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 11/08/2026

As protein design tools and other biological AI models become more capable of designing novel biological components and systems, the mechanisms to prevent misuse have not kept pace. To safeguard this technology, NTI has developed an input screening method for AI-enabled protein design tools.

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AI Can Design New Proteins. It's Time to Build Real Biosecurity Guardrails

As protein design tools and other biological AI models become more capable of designing novel biological components and systems, the mechanisms to prevent misuse have not kept pace.

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 10/08/2026

“What gets measured gets done.” Data helps leaders make informed decisions, prioritize investments, and strengthen accountability. The 2026 Africa Health Security (AHS) Index was developed with that principle and goal in mind. Read more in our recent blog post. ⤵️ www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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Tracking Health Security Progress and Building Resilience in Africa

The AHS Index is an objective, evidence-based tool that helps countries and organizations set priorities and identify where investments can have the greatest impact. As health threats become more…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 07/08/2026

"How do we make caring about nuclear weapons cool?" That question led to multiple creative efforts to honor the victims and survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. NTI's Elise Rowan explains how culture should all have a spot at the table in making the world a safer place. www.nti.org/risky-busine...

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No More Hiroshimas: Harnessing Art & Culture to Remind Us What’s at Stake

On the morning of August 6, 1945, in Hiroshima, Japan, parents shared breakfast with their children and sent them off to school. Some never came home. NTI is commemorating Hiroshima and Nagasaki…

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 06/08/2026

81 years ago today, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed, and the world has never been the same. Today, we fold cranes to remember those lost and fight for a safer future. #CranesForOurFuture

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 05/08/2026

Ryouga Suwa was 12 when Hiroshima was bombed. He evacuated but returned a month later to find his hometown destroyed and his family killed. He also mourned the loss of the Johoji Temple, which was in the area that is now the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. #CranesForOurFuture

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Ryouga Suwa - 1945

Age: 84 Location: Hiroshima Distance from hypocenter: nyushi hibaku, or an individual who entered the affected area after the bombing and was exposed to radiation

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 04/08/2026

Kumiko Arakawa was 20 when the U.S. bombed Nagasaki on August 9. She barely remembers the aftermath, having lost her parents and four siblings. The following years were a blur as she worked to support her surviving relatives while recovering from the trauma. #CranesForOurFuture

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Kumiko Arakawa - 1945

Age: 92 Location: Nagasaki Distance from hypocenter: 2.9km

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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 03/08/2026

Sadako Sasaki was two when the United States bombed her city of Hiroshima. When she was just 11, she was diagnosed with cancer that was caused by radiation exposure. While sick, she folded 1,000 paper cranes in the hopes that her wish to live would be granted.

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