AIxBio Global Forum

The AIxBio Global Forum provides a platform for international experts, policymakers, and other key stakeholders to identify and reduce biosecurity risks associated with the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and the life sciences.

The Forum has three main objectives:

• Develop a shared understanding of biosecurity risks associated with AI
• Support development and dissemination of tools and practices to protect the beneficial application of AIxBio capabilities while guarding against risks
• Promote adoption of national and global governance mechanisms for AIxBio capabilities

To achieve these goals, the Forum includes a diverse international group of policy makers along with experts from organizations that develop AI models, biosecurity and AI safety communities, and the bioscience research community. Technical Working Groups enable the Forum to identify best practices and develop technical guardrails to reduce risks that AIxBio capabilities will be misused. This work is aligned with an evolving research agenda designed to provide a comprehensive map of open questions and opportunities to explore in this area. The Forum will conduct analyses, release statements, and provide recommendations to shape national and global governance strategies for AIxBio capabilities–with the ultimate goal of safeguarding the benefits of these powerful technologies.

The AIxBio Global Forum is currently supported by two technical Working Groups, which produce outputs that are shared with the full Forum for further discussion and consideration.  One working group is focused on Biological Design Tools and the other on Horizon Scanning, Risk Assessment, and Evaluations. The Forum’s structure ensures that its statements and recommendations carry the full weight of international consideration, while remaining focused and actionable. This approach enables the Forum to issue helpful guidance that can shape policy and practice in this rapidly evolving field.