AIxBio Global Forum
Facilitating international governance to reduce biosecurity risks at the convergence of AI and the life sciences.
Biological
The dangers are real.
We can build a safer world.
NTI offers solutions.
The risks are clear.
Biological threats—natural, intentional, or accidental—could kill millions and cost trillions.
COVID-19 demonstrated how rapidly a biological crisis can spread in today’s interconnected world. Political instability, urbanization, and climate change further complicate the challenge. Technological advances are lowering the barriers to entry and amplifying the potential harm that a malicious actor can cause with biology.
<3% Percentage of biological AI models with safeguards to reduce risks of misuse.
38.9 The average 2021 GHS Index score out of 100, showing that global preparedness for epidemics and pandemics is fundamentally weak.
178 The number of countries with a score of less than 50 out of 100 for biosecurity systems to prevent deliberate biological events.
We can build a safer world.
Biological threats are growing. All countries must prepare to prevent and respond.
Governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector share the responsibility to strengthen international capabilities to prevent global biological catastrophe.
To advance this important goal, NTI | bio fosters new thinking, tests solutions, and advocates for systemic change.
Featured Projects
Africa Health Security Index
Improving epidemic and pandemic preparedness and strengthening biosecurity in Africa.
Biosecurity Innovation and Risk Reduction Initiative
Advances in biotechnology outpace national governments’ ability to provide needed oversight to prevent accidents or deliberate misuse of dangerous biological agents.
Reducing State Biological Weapons Risks
Strengthening international capabilities to uphold the norm against bioweapons development and use.
International Bio Funders Compact
Incorporating biosecurity reviews into bioscience and biotechnology funding processes.
Next Generation for Biosecurity
Fostering the Next Generation of Global Biosecurity Leaders
Featured Experts
NTI offers solutions.
A Simple Step to Close a Dangerous Biosecurity Gap
NTI President and CEO Christine E. Wormuth joins fellow leaders in calling on U.S. policymakers to act with urgency and establish clear national standards for DNA synthesis screening.
AIxBio Horizon Scan Finds Accelerating Capabilities Require Urgent Oversight
AIxBio Horizon Scan: Spring 2026
Enhancing Transparency for Bioscience Research and Development
Disincentivizing Bioweapons: Theory and Policy Approaches
Developing Guardrails for AI Biodesign Tools
