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Import AI 447: LLM Dual-Use Biology — Novices Achieve 4.16x Accuracy Uplift on Biosecurity Tasks

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Researchers tested LLM assistance on virology protocols and gene sequencing tasks, finding novices with model access achieved 4.16x higher accuracy than unassisted controls (5% → 17% overall accuracy). This quantifies the expertise barrier collapse in sensitive dual-use domains at a level that will likely influence biosecurity policy. Combined with the ongoing agent autonomy trend, this result represents one of the clearest empirical signals yet for near-term dual-use risk requiring regulatory attention.

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Import AI 447: LLM Dual-Use Biology — Novices Achieve 4.16x Accuracy Uplift on Biosecurity Tasks

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