# Orthopoxviruses

Type: Technology

Source: Biotech Intelligence Brief — https://getbiobrief.com/entity/orthopoxviruses
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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 35 Flagged Efforts: Dual-Use AI in Gain-of-Function Research
2026-09-11 04:55:11 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Biotech and pharma stakeholders should note that Anthropic flagged possible gain-of-function research on chikungunya, bird flu, orthopoxviruses, and toxins. The findings intensify dual-use research of concern debate and may affect grant funding and oversight for virology and synthetic biology.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/anthropic-dual-use-ai-bioweapon-research

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