Publications

Paul-Enguerrand Fady

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience recently contributed to the Industrial Strategy open consultation led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

Paul-Enguerrand Fady and The Centre for Long-Term Resilience, Biosecurity Policy Unit

To help support the uptake of the UK screening guidance, The Centre for Long-Term Resilience has collated a list of biological agents and

In June 2023, the UK Cabinet Office published an updated national Biological Security Strategy (BSS) outlining the government’s plan to strengthen the UK’s

Richard Moulange, Sophie Rose*, James Smith, Cassidy Nelson†

Life sciences research and industries are undergoing a rapid transformation due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).

Sophie Rose*, Richard Moulange, James Smith, Cassidy Nelson†

Various broad claims have been made about the impact of AI on biological misuse risk. Some argue that AI is likely to provide

Ben Robinson and James Ginns

This report explores how aspects of best practice risk governance – particularly the Three Lines Model (3LoD), which separates risk ownership, oversight and

Tommy Shaffer Shane

AI has a history of failing in unanticipated ways, with over 10,000 safety incidents recorded by news outlets in deployed AI systems since

Tommy Shaffer Shane

It is rightly concerning to many around the world that AI-enabled disinformation could represent one of the greatest global risks we face, whether

James Smith, Sophie Rose, Richard Moulange, Cassidy Nelson

Advances in AI-enabled biological tools (BTs) are catalysing life sciences research.

James Smith, Sophie Rose, Richard Moulange, Cassidy Nelson

As part of our work to identify the three most beneficial next steps that the UK Government can take to reduce the biological

Cassidy Nelson and Sophie Rose

In October 2023, The Centre for Long-Term Resilience’s Biosecurity Policy Unit brought together stakeholders across academia, policy and the private sector to run

Cassidy Nelson and Sophie Rose

Artificial intelligence and biotechnology are converging in a way that could catalyse immense progress from areas like personalised medicine to sustainable agriculture—as well

This Briefing Paper from CETaS and CLTR aims to provide a clear framework to inform the UK Government’s approach to understanding and responding

We were pleased to see the government’s white paper on 'A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation' published in March 2023.

A submission of evidence to the UK Government’s public inquiry into the UK’s preparations for, and response to, the COVID-19 pandemic

Submission of evidence to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee’s inquiry into updating the UK's Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and

Dr Jess Whittlestone

CLTR's Head of AI Policy, Dr Jess Whittlestone, has co-authored a submission of evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's

Dr Jess Whittlestone

How the UK can best set the rules for regulating AI in a way that drives innovation and growth while also protecting our

Dr Jess Whittlestone

Establish a world-leading, effective AI governance regime which enables the UK to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks.

James Ginns

Lead the world in the UK's approach to Risk Management.

Sophie Rose

Transform UK and global resilience to the full range of biological threats.