25 years later, the anthrax threat not only has not gone away — it may be worse

Former Governor Tom Ridge argues that the anthrax threat remains significant and potentially worsening, calling for stronger biodefense measures and safeguards around AI and biological design tools.
We need stronger safeguards around AI systems and biological design tools. We need to recognize that biodefense is national defense, writes former Gov. Tom Ridge.
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