Biotechnology’s Dual Edges: Ethics, Security, and Governance

The provided sources offer a comprehensive overview of advanced biotechnologies, including gene editing, synthetic biology, neurotechnology, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). They explore the profound implications of these technologies across various domains, highlighting their transformative potential for human well-being, economic growth, and military applications. However, the texts also meticulously detail the significant ethical dilemmas (e.g., safety, consent, human enhancement, justice), acute security threats (e.g., bioweapons, data exploitation, cognitive manipulation), and new vulnerabilities these advancements introduce for individuals, societies, and global systems. Finally, the sources underscore the urgent need for robust, internationally coordinated, and ethically grounded governance frameworks to navigate the complex challenges and ensure responsible stewardship of this bio-revolution.