Executive summary: Effective governance of dual-use research of concern requires balancing scientific progress with risk management through a combination of regulatory approaches, self-regulation, and fostering a culture of responsibility among researchers. Key points:
Dual-use research of concern involves legitimate scientific pursuits that carry risks of accidental harm or potential misuse for malicious purposes.
Assessing benefits and risks of such research is challenging and must consider evolving technological, social, and geopolitical contexts.
Multiple stakeholders share responsibility in managing dual-use research risks, including researchers, institutions, funders, publishers, and policymakers.
Governance strategies include securing research facilities, regulating access, and implementing “top-down” regulatory processes, but these approaches have limitations.
A “bottom-up” self-regulation model involving researcher-led monitoring committees and fostering a culture of safety is proposed as a potentially more effective approach.
Comprehensive awareness and international collaboration are crucial to reconcile security imperatives with scientific advancement.
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Executive summary: Effective governance of dual-use research of concern requires balancing scientific progress with risk management through a combination of regulatory approaches, self-regulation, and fostering a culture of responsibility among researchers. Key points:
Dual-use research of concern involves legitimate scientific pursuits that carry risks of accidental harm or potential misuse for malicious purposes.
Assessing benefits and risks of such research is challenging and must consider evolving technological, social, and geopolitical contexts.
Multiple stakeholders share responsibility in managing dual-use research risks, including researchers, institutions, funders, publishers, and policymakers.
Governance strategies include securing research facilities, regulating access, and implementing “top-down” regulatory processes, but these approaches have limitations.
A “bottom-up” self-regulation model involving researcher-led monitoring committees and fostering a culture of safety is proposed as a potentially more effective approach.
Comprehensive awareness and international collaboration are crucial to reconcile security imperatives with scientific advancement.
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