‘Chilling’: AI giant Anthropic says it blocked possible efforts to build biological weapons

Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons

Experts urge stricter access to AI models as Anthropic reports rising misuse cases, including biological research risks.

Sep 11, 2026

‘Chilling’: AI giant Anthropic says it blocked possible efforts to build biological weapons

Anthropic said it had disrupted several potential plots this year by scientists who used its leading artificial intelligence models to conduct research that could have helped develop biological weapons.

Sep 10, 2026

Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons

In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.

Sep 10, 2026

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

Sep 11, 2026