Publications
Independent Progress Tracker: UK Biological Security Strategy
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
Capability-Based Risk Assessment for AI-Enabled Biological Tools
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).
The near-term impact of AI on biological misuse
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
Transforming risk governance at frontier AI companies
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
AI incident reporting: Addressing a gap in the UK’s regulation of AI
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
The near-term impact of AI on disinformation
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
How the UK Government should address the misuse risk from AI-enabled biological tools
James Smith, Sophie Rose, Richard Moulange, Cassidy Nelson
Advances in AI-enabled biological tools (BTs) are catalysing life sciences research.
Why we recommend risk assessments over evaluations for AI-enabled biological tools (BTs)
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
Overcoming challenges with synthetic nucleic acid screening implementation
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
Understanding risks at the intersection of AI and bio
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
Strengthening Resilience to AI Risk: A guide for UK policymakers
This Briefing Paper from CETaS and CLTR aims to provide a clear framework to inform the UK Government’s approach to understanding and responding
Written evidence submitted to DSIT: ‘Pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’ consultation
We were pleased to see the government’s white paper on 'A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation' published in March 2023.
Building the UK’s Resilience to Future Pandemic Threats
A submission of evidence to the UK Government’s public inquiry into the UK’s preparations for, and response to, the COVID-19 pandemic
Update to the Integrated Review inquiry – submission of evidence
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
Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) inquiry – submission of evidence
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
Response to ‘Establishing a pro-innovation approach to regulating AI’
How the UK can best set the rules for regulating AI in a way that drives innovation and growth while also protecting our
Artificial Intelligence Policy Proposals
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.
Risk Management Policy Proposals
James Ginns
Lead the world in the UK's approach to Risk Management.
Biosecurity Policy Proposals
Sophie Rose
Transform UK and global resilience to the full range of biological threats.
Policy Proposals
CLTR's policy experts have set out a series of proposals to transform the UK's resilience to extreme risks. Our recommendations focus on areas
Future of compute review – submission of evidence
Dr Jess Whittlestone
CLTR's Head of AI Policy, Dr Jess Whittlestone, has co-authored a submission of evidence to the UK Government's Future of Compute Review