Startup Develops AI Model to Detect Natural and AI-Engineered Pathogens Offline

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Radical Numerics, a startup, has built an artificial intelligence model aimed at countering biological threats. The company says the model can identify both naturally occurring and AI-engineered pathogens. Notably, it is designed to operate without requiring an internet connection. The development reflects growing concern that AI tools could be misused to create bioweapons. The article is based on WIRED's reporting on the company's work.

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