Apocalypse soon? AI could hasten bioweapons
The IntelligenceArtificial intelligence could help terrorists develop new dangerous pathogens. Our correspondent asks how humanity can protect itself from machine-assisted biological weapons. Stock markets are soaring, despite the oil shock. What does this tell us about investor confidence in traditionally safe assets? And the doughs and don’ts of German bread.
Guests and host:
- Arthur Holland Michel, emerging tech writer
- Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
- Lily Meckel, audience fellow
- Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Bioweapons, AI, virus
- Stockmarkets, oil shock, dollar, government bonds
- German bread, Bernd das Brot
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