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Registration Link: For HKU members / Non-HKU members   MH Conversations and Connections Series (Contemporary Issues in Bioethics) – Lunchtime Seminar Title: The Evolving Ethics of AI in Biomedicine Co-organisers: Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit, HKUMed Centre for Medical Ethics and Law, HKU   About The Seminar AI has the potential to impact medicine and the way that it is practiced tremendously. This seminar will explore some key ethical, interpersonal, and justice-based questions...

Abstract:The rapid advancement of synthetic biology, gene editing, and AI-driven design tools has expanded the scope of dual-use research of concern (DURC), raising new challenges for global biosafety governance. In parallel, geopolitical tensions exacerbate the risks associated with biological threats, as state and non-state actors may exploit scientific innovations for harmful purposes. This presentation explores the opportunities and obstacles for enhancing biosafety in this evolving...