Apocalypse soon? AI could hasten bioweapons
Artificial 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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Artificial 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
Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+
For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.
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