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How Scientists Contained a Threat That Could Have Destroyed Humanity

A half-century ago, scientists and lawyers agreed to strict self-regulation in DNA research to avoid catastrophe. Can A.I. follow the same model?

By Kate ZernikeSeptember 23, 2026

A half-century ago, scientists and lawyers agreed to strict self-regulation in DNA research to avoid catastrophe. Can A.I. follow the same model?

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