Anthropic disclosed that it stopped several attempts this year by researchers to use its Claude AI models for work that could aid biological weapons development. The company cited five cases where users tried to bypass safety controls or disguise their research intent, some originating from countries it restricts from accessing its models, including Russia, China and Iran. It banned the associated accounts but withheld details about the institutions or countries involved.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-11
A new analysis reports that autistic individuals face significantly shorter lifespans than the general population, with an average reduction of about 13.8 years. Researchers found that much of this gap stems from preventable causes of death, including influenza, drowning, and malnutrition rather than autism itself.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-10
The NIH and Department of Defense have quietly confirmed a signed agreement, disclosed the Friday before a US holiday, that redirects part of the NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases budget toward Pentagon research on pandemic flu, CBRN threats and emerging infectious diseases. The deal runs a decade, and while the exact dollar amount is unspecified, reports indicate the Pentagon sought roughly a third of relevant funding but was steered toward about 10 percent instead.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-08
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