Technology-Driven Biological Threats
Rising risks driven by advances in biotechnology and artificial intelligence
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This note was written in connection with a roundtable on technology-driven biological threats that was held on 25 February 2026 in Oslo. The roundtable brought together non-political leaders from relevant ministries, directorates, research communities and other public authorities in the fields of health, defence and national security. The purpose of the memo is to provide background information on the topic and raise questions for reflection. It emphasizes on highlighting learning points from other countries that may be relevant to Norway. Although technological advances in biotechnology and artificial intelligence have extraordinary potential to benefit health and society, the purpose of this memo is to shed light on how these same technologies also increase risk.
The note consists of three parts:
1. Threat Description: Rising risks driven by advances in biotechnology and artificial intelligence
2. Countermeasures: Technological development and implementation
3. What can Norway learn from other countries?
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