If you happen to be someone who understands how dangerous weapons are designed or handled, the artificial intelligence industry may be looking for you. In a surprising twist, leading technology companies are now recruiting experts in chemical weapons, explosives and radiological threats. The goal is not to build such weapons but to prevent AI tools from helping others do so. According to a BBC report, US AI firm Anthropic has advertised a role requiring expertise in chemical weapons defence and dirty bombs, while ChatGPT developer OpenAI is offering salaries of up to $455,000 for researchers focused on biological and chemical risks.
