# Bad Influence story: Radical Numerics announces Omnii Defense pathogen detection model

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-11 12:00. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/8c0dd3e6-b08b-4f84-8c9a-6d287f703011

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Latest update (11-11 12:00): A Startup Wants to Fight AI Bioweapons With AI

Overview: Radical Numerics announces Omnii Defense, an edge model that flags natural and AI-engineered pathogens on a laptop connected to a USB gene sequencer, and says it can run without internet access. Access is limited to vetted external testers while national laboratories and government agencies assess its performance.

In one test reported by Wired, the model still flagged 33 percent of Bundibugyo virus sequences after that species was removed from its training data, and 22 percent after the whole genus was removed.

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1. 11-11 12:00 · Wired · AI · [A Startup Wants to Fight AI Bioweapons With AI](https://badinfluence.news/items/qfasodz31z4cr8swefxkdmrm8)
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