IBBIS (International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science)
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IBBIS develops biosecurity screening tools relevant to AI safety discussions around biological risks, particularly as AI systems become capable of assisting with dangerous biological research; their work informs governance frameworks for dual-use biotechnology.
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IBBIS is an organization focused on biosecurity and biosafety for the life sciences, developing tools and resources to prevent misuse of biological research. They work on screening technologies and governance frameworks to reduce biosecurity risks from dual-use research. Their GitHub presence likely hosts open-source tools related to biosecurity screening and safety.
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- •Develops biosecurity screening tools for the life sciences community to prevent misuse of biological materials and research
- •Focuses on dual-use research of concern (DURC) and biosafety governance at an international level
- •Provides open-source resources and frameworks for biosecurity risk assessment and screening
- •Operates at the intersection of scientific biosafety practice and policy governance
- •Relevant to AI safety as AI-enabled bioweapon design is a key emerging biosecurity threat
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