Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, March 27th 2023
Posted: 27th March 2023
March 27, 2023
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DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
There’s a ‘ChatGPT’ for biology. What could go wrong?As AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT come online, experts worry about the impact AI may have on employment and disinformation. More overlooked are similar systems for protein engineering that could potentially have many benefits, but also pose new risks. Read more.
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Will NATO’s new technological advancement initiative jeopardize global stability?Last year, NATO announced the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), which will support development of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and hypersonic weapons systems. Technology and policy experts weigh in on the impact that could have on international security. Read more.
NUCLEAR RISK
Three ways the US should respond to Russia’s suspension of New STARTBecause strategic arms control is in the US interest, the Biden administration should respond calmly—but firmly—to Russia’s suspension of New START, writes a former US ambassador to Ukraine. Read more.
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NUCLEAR RISK
Russia’s withdraw from military information sharing increases nuclear riskMoscow’s decision to no longer share information about its conventional armed forces could spark more crises and increase risk of nuclear escalation, an arms control expert argues. Read more.
SPECIAL TOPICS
In Memoriam: Lowell SachnoffLongtime Bulletin supporter and board member, Lowell Sachnoff, died on March 21st. Passing away at 92 years old, Lowell lived a long life of leadership and civic devotion. Read more.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I mean, our climate is getting worse and worse. We are far from doing what we need to do about it. And these banks are a big part of why, because they keep pouring money into this horrendous [oil] industry. And that has got to change, right?”
— Ellen Barfield, “A ‘Rocking Chair Rebellion’: Seniors call on banks to dump big oil,” New York Times
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