Biological weapons: The weaponization of disease

Biological weapons are prohibited under international law. But new developments in biotech and AI are a cause for concern. DW addresses some of the most important questions about their history, risks, and control.

人工智能与生物技术的进步可能被滥用，用于开发生物武器，这已引起情报机构和国际组织的警惕。文章梳理了生物武器的定义、与化学武器的区别、国际禁令的现状，以及双重用途带来的管控难题。