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Apocalypse soon? AI could hasten bioweapons
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- May 12, 2026
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Summary
Artificial intelligence could help terrorists develop new dangerous pathogens . Our correspondent asks how humanity can protect itself from machine-assisted biological weapons. Stock markets are soaring, despite the oil shock. What does this tell us about investor confidence in traditionally safe assets ? And the doughs and don’ts of German bread . Guests and host: Arthur Holland Michel, emerging tech writer Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent Lily Meckel, audience fellow Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Bioweapons, AI, virus Stockmarkets, oil shock, dollar, government bonds German bread, Bernd das Brot Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.