FutureSafe Innovation Forum
Exploring how rapid advances in science and converging technologies are reshaping global security.
Innovation is reshaping global security.
NTI stays ahead of the curve.
The accelerating pace of global innovation, driven by the democratization of artificial intelligence and dozens of emerging technologies, is redefining global security—opening both unprecedented opportunities and entirely new categories of risks.
As emerging technologies become more accessible, affordable, and convergent, they are empowering broader and more diverse actors —from non-state entities, to startups, to individuals. This shift raises major challenges for nuclear and biological security, which have historically been managed by governments through tightly controlled frameworks.
Here’s what we are doing:
94% The percentage of PhD-level virologists who were outperformed by AI during an April 2025 benchmarking exercise.
>20,000 AI agents are rapidly becoming embedded in workflows across industries, with current estimates suggesting that tens of thousands of new AI agents are generated per day.
89% In the U.S. nuclear modernization plan, 41 of 46 weapons and related systems examined will receive new or upgraded digital components, with implications for cybersecurity
While the convergence of any of the dozens of emerging technologies can foster horizontal and vertical proliferation of nuclear and biological dangers, the technologies also provide means to see around corners and get ahead of problems. Using these technologies is an important part of managing risks.
Emerging technologies—especially AI—are rapidly reshaping nuclear and biological security, outpacing state‑centric frameworks built for fewer actors and slower change, eroding long‑standing assumptions about deterrence, arms control, and oversight. To avoid perpetual catch‑up, we must anticipate long‑term technology trends and update our security models accordingly.
Exploring how rapid advances in science and converging technologies are reshaping global security.
Examining the implications of AI and other emerging technologies for nuclear security – both opportunities and challenges.
Strengthening AI governance to prevent misuse of AI-enabled tools for engineering living systems
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the life sciences continues to accelerate. The AIxBio Horizon Scan: Spring 2026 shows that while individual advances may seem incremental, their combined trajectory is significant. Progress is outpacing governance frameworks.
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