How to prevent AI-enabled bioterrorism
AI biodesign tools offer many beneficial uses, from engineered crops to vaccine development, but tools that can engineer biological agents could also be misused to cause harm.
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NTI | bio Offers Solutions to Strengthen Biosecurity and Reduce Biological Threats
Given rising H5N1 bird flu cases in cows and new cases in humans, enhancing global pandemic detection, prevention, and response is crucial. The Global Health Security Conference (GHSC) earlier this summer provided an excellent opportunity for health and security leaders to discuss solutions to address biological threats.
Young Voices in International Security: Zoe Melton
In the latest addition to NTI’s “Young Voices” series, NTI intern Evelyn Hunter spoke to Zoe Melton, a rising 9th grader from Portola Valley, California, who has developed a strong interest in the history of nuclear weapons development and the Cold War, evolving modern-day nuclear threats, and the need for bold new leadership.
Cranes, but make it fashion
New York-based designer Olivia Cheng discusses the intersection of fashion and activism for a world without nuclear weapons in a new blog post that dives deep on her creation for #CranesForOurFuture and what the origami crane means to her.
2024 #CranesForOurFuture Ukrainian artist Mariia Lapitan-Yashchenko on nuclear weapons: “It is absurd to create risks that can destroy us.”
Kyiv-based artist Mariia Lapitan-Yashchenko specializes in paper art, in addition to graphic and web design. For this year’s #CranesForOurFuture campaign, she contributed a paper art piece that highlights our collective responsibility to create a safer world without nuclear weapons.
“The World is Watching”: Dr. Luciana Borio on the U.S. Response to Bird Flu
Biodefense and infectious disease specialist and NTI board member Luciana Borio, M.D. on the challenges, opportunities, and priorities for marshalling an effective response to H5N1 bird flu.
A Path Toward Productive Negotiations at the Second NPT PrepCom
As diplomats gather in Geneva for the 2024 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Preparatory Committee (PrepCom), the pressure on States parties to make progress on the treaty’s implementation is growing.
Diverse Voices in Global Biosecurity: Dr. Andrew Hebbeler on the importance of leading with humility
NTI is committed to highlighting and supporting LGBTQ+ voices in national security during Pride Month and beyond. Sarah Stern, NTI’s Global Biological Policy and Programs intern, had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Andrew Hebbeler, the inaugural Director of Biosecurity at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and former Senior Director of Global Biological Policy and Programs at NTI, about the importance of diversity in biosecurity work and how he views his personal leadership style.
Young Voices in International Security: Raven Witherspoon
This series highlights early-career professionals making their mark as part of the community of experts and practitioners tackling today’s existential threats.
“A Pivotal Juncture:” Ambassador Laura Holgate on the Future of Nuclear Security
Ahead of the 2024 International Conference on Nuclear Security, U.S. Ambassador to the Vienna Office of the United Nations and the IAEA Laura Holgate joined NTI Co-Chair and CEO Ernest J. Moniz and Vice President for Nuclear Materials Security Scott Roecker for a conversation on “The Future of Nuclear Security.”
How we learned to love the meme
Behind the scenes on a new social media strategy at NTI.
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