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OpenAI Funds Biosecurity Startup Valthos to Counter AI-Enhanced Biological Threats

Valthos Inc., a biosecurity startup, has emerged from stealth with $30 million in backing from OpenAI and other investors. The company aims to build software tools to prevent AI-assisted biological attacks that could create engineered pathogens with catastrophic potential.

Emerging Biosecurity Threats in the AI Era

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating new national security vulnerabilities, particularly in the realm of biological weapons development, according to recent analyses. A nightmare scenario described by the Center for AI Safety suggests that terrorists with minimal training could potentially use AI systems to engineer dangerous pathogens combining the most dangerous properties of existing viruses.

by Elisa Romero
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EU Alleges Meta Violated Digital Regulations Over Content Moderation Failures

European regulators have formally accused Meta Platforms of failing to comply with the Digital Services Act by maintaining inadequate systems for reporting illegal content. The preliminary findings suggest Facebook and Instagram lack accessible mechanisms for flagging material like child exploitation content. Meta disputes the allegations while continuing negotiations with EU authorities.

EU Regulatory Action Against Meta

The European Union has taken formal steps against Meta Platforms, alleging the social media giant failed to properly police illegal content across its networks, according to official statements released Friday. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive body, indicated that both Facebook and Instagram lacked sufficient mechanisms for users to report prohibited material, including content related to child sexual abuse and terrorist activities. Sources close to the matter suggest this could lead to substantial financial penalties under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act.

by Elisa Romero