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Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons

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Outputting instructions for biological weapons after guardrail bypasses

Researchers bypassed safety guardrails on two open-weight AI models built by Chinese developer Moonshot. The compromised systems generated instructions for bioweapons and raised concerns as potential launchpads for cyber attacks. These findings challenge policy and defense experts who must manage fast-moving software risks while international regulations lag behind.

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