NTI | bio this week released a new AIxBio Horizon Scan, an assessment designed to help policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers anticipate fast‑moving advances at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the life sciences.
The AIxBio Horizon Scan examines emerging capabilities expected over the next six to 18 months and highlights trends that could significantly shape both opportunity and risk. With AIxBio tools advancing faster than many experts predicted, the report provides early insights to support stronger safety, security, and governance decisions.
Key findings include:
- Integration of large language models (LLM) will make biological research tools capable of a broader range of activities.
- Automation and laboratory integration will dramatically lower barriers to experimentation.
- Data collection and generation will be a bottleneck for advancement.
The horizon scan is designed to help industry insiders and policymakers make well-informed decisions about how to get ahead of the risks and ensure that AIxBio capabilities are used responsibly.
NTI | bio plans to publish updated Horizon Scans every six months to provide regular, forward‑looking analysis of the AIxBio landscape. This work supports NTI’s broader mission to reduce emerging biological risks and ensure that powerful emerging technologies are used responsibly.
Read the AIxBio Horizon Scan here.