artificial intelligenceAnthropic’s AI discovers a new mechanism for genetic editingClaude discovers a new molecular mechanism in bacterial DNA. A genuine scientific breakthrough, but also a masterstroke of public relations in the midst of the panic over ‘existential risks’. Between the Apocalypse and a cure for every illness, here’s what it meansbyGiovanni Rodriquez25 SEP 26
the editor’s editorialThe real risk with AI is not taking any risks at allThe Oppenheimer moment is also about money. Behind the ethical ploy of Musk, Altman and AmodeibyClaudio Cerasa15 SEP 26
The analysisRisks and dire scenarios. Why AI amplifies our fearsA weapon aimed at humanity? Even the precautionary principle, if taken literally, entails major risks. Proactive prevention works when the danger is known and contained. Extending it to an entire technology, in the name of scenarios with vague outlines, deprives us of the knowledge that is accumulated through usebyGilberto Corbellini e Alberto Mingardi12 SEP 26
The terror of AIHouthi missiles, Russian and Chinese espionage, propaganda. The report on the uses of ClaudeThe artificial intelligence company has published a 154-page report listing all the malicious activities carried out over the last eight months on its chatbot. Five cases in which scientists used the tool for “malicious activities” that could facilitate the development of biological weapons byPriscilla Ruggiero12 SEP 26
The Prisoner’s DilemmaAnother industry insider says: AI will destroy us allJacob Coxon, a 27-year-old employee at Anthropic and a researcher who previously worked at OpenAI, has resigned because, in his view, Dario Amodei’s company and its competitors are building something they will not be able to controlbyGiulio Silvano10 SEP 26
