The AI Genetics Revolution Is Coming.

  • Published In: New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society, 2025, n. 82. P. 51 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Drexel, Bill 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the potential implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on genetic engineering, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and geopolitical challenges that arise from advancements in biotechnology. It contrasts dystopian fears of AI becoming superintelligent with the more immediate concern of AI facilitating genetic enhancements, which could exacerbate social inequalities. The piece emphasizes the role of AI in decoding genetic information and improving gene-editing techniques, while also warning of the risks posed by countries like China, which may adopt less stringent ethical standards in their pursuit of biotechnological advancements. The author calls for urgent dialogue on bioethics to navigate the complex landscape of genetic engineering and its societal impacts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society. 2025/10, Issue 82, p51
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-1215
  • Accession Number:187872951
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