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Nuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 16h

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

Join NTI and the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero during the IAEA General Conference for the publication event, where you’ll see the new data, hear NTI’s expert analysis on where action is needed most, and learn from the countries leading by example.

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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 policy challenge ahead is ensuring that safeguards, governance frameworks, and security practices continue to responsibly scale alongside the technology. If they do, society can capture AI’s enormous benefits while keeping emerging risks firmly under control.

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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

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

No country, other than North Korea, has conducted an explosive nuclear weapons test this century. A return to testing would damage national and global security by triggering a return to testing in Russia, China, and other nuclear-armed states.

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

In 2025, the coalition worked with state legislators to introduce a bipartisan resolution calling on the federal government to maintain the moratorium on testing. It passed unanimously in the Nevada state legislature, sending a clear message to national leaders.

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

That's why business and tourism leaders, environmental and community groups, military veterans, and Downwinders came together to form Nevadans Against Nuclear Weapons Testing.

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

Because of its history as a testing ground, Nevada is the only state equipped to conduct an explosive nuclear test. So, we asked Nevadans what they thought about testing: 73% oppose its resumption, but few were aware it was even being considered.

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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

Learn more about the work NTI is doing to reduce AIxBio risks: lnkd.in/djCCvTN7

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

The tools that could accelerate lifesaving medical innovations are the same tools that could lower the barrier to building a bioweapon. While the science is moving quickly, governance is not, and that gap creates growing risks.

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

What needs to be done? ▶️ Require screening of AI-generated genetic sequences before they can be synthesized. ▶️ Establish shared, rigorous evaluation standards for biological AI models before they’re deployed. ▶️ Strengthen international coordination on regulations for biological AI models.

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

When training the model for this study, the scientists chose not to include viruses that infect humans. This was voluntary safety measure. It was not required. Governments and organizations have been slow to develop guardrails and establish regulations for these emerging technologies.

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

Evo learned patterns in DNA sequences well enough to write new, functional genetic instructions on its own. While this research could have benefits in fighting antibiotic-resistant bugs, the technology could be misused to cause harm.

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

What happened? Scientists at Stanford University and the Arc Institute trained Evo, an AI model specialized in biology, to recognize patterns in DNA sequences and use that data to write recipes for entirely new, not-found-in-nature viruses.

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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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