The Department of Homeland Security has issued a report highlighting the threat posed by global actors using AI to develop and carry out nuclear or chemical attacks on US interests. The report emphasizes the need for critical infrastructure and WMD security to address AI-enabled risks, urging organizations to identify monitoring methods and implement risk management controls. It also addresses limitations in current biological and chemical security regulations, which could lead to dangerous outcomes
Security experts have echoed concerns about AI's potential role in creating new harmful materials and weapons, especially in the context of physical attacks. Despite the benefits AI offers in areas like international collaboration, the report warns of the potential for AI tools to be misused by nation-state adversaries to attack critical infrastructure. The guidelines issued by DHS emphasize the importance of addressing design and implementation flaws in AI tools that could lead to security vulnerabilities and increased attacks targeting AI systems. ```https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/dhs-ai-enhanced-nuclear-chemical-threats-are-risk-to-us-a-24981