James Clapper actually said...

given the broad distribution, low cost, and accelerated pace of development of this dual-use technology, its deliberate or unintentional misuse might lead to far-reaching economic and national security implications.

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Clapper warned about gene editing's potential risks to national security.

11/13/2022

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