AI industry rivals rarely agree, but they’re all concerned their technology could be used to develop biological weapons. AI industry rivals rarely agree, but they’re all concerned their technology could be used to develop biological weapons. by Robert Hart Jun 4, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC Image: The Verge Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and a Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes.