Special Speaker Event Scott Weathers on AI-Enabled Biological Risks

Address:<br>Check event page for more details.<br><br><br><br><strong>Join EA NYC on February 19th for a Critical Discussion on AI-Enabled Biological Risks with Scott Weathers</strong><br>Scott Weathers will speak to EA NYC about the emerging threat of AI models enabling non-experts to create novel pathogens—and the bipartisan policy efforts underway to address this risk before it's too late.<br> <br>Scott's unique perspective combines:  <ul><li><br>Frontline experience working with both the Trump Administration and bipartisan members of Congress on biological security policy<br> </li><li><br>Deep expertise on the "uplift" problem: how AI models are lowering barriers to creating dangerous biological agents</li><li><br>Practical insights on navigating government as a career pathway for those wanting policy impact </li></ul><br>He'll share how the Trump Administration's Executive Order catalyzed bipartisan action, why current AI capabilities pose unprecedented biological risks, and how targeted policy interventions can protect the public while enabling beneficial research. As AI capabilities rapidly advance, the window for effective governance is narrow—making this one of the most time-sensitive policy challenges in both AI safety and biosecurity.<br>Scott serves as Associate Director of Government Affairs at Americans for Responsible Innovation, focusing on AIxBio risks. He previously worked in the House of Representatives for three Democratic members and earned his MSc from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Vox, and other major outlets.<br> <br>Please register here: <a target="_blank" href="https://luma.com/aey5yi54">https://luma.com/aey5yi54</a><br>Hosted by Jonathan Calenzani