Biotechnology: gene editing and synthetic biology
Singapore is navigating the ethical complexities of biotechnology, including concerns over heritable gene editing and the misuse of AI in biosecurity. The government is balancing innovation in synthetic biology with strict safety regulations to prevent the creation of biological threats.
Why it matters
As gene-editing and AI technologies advance, they pose significant risks to global security and human ethics that require robust regulatory frameworks.
The revolutionary potential of biotechnology has also been accompanied by question marks over the ethical implications of its application.
The article presents a balanced overview of both the potential benefits and the ethical/security risks of biotechnology.
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