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OECD to Host Webinar on Policy Paper on Synthetic Biology, AI, and Automation
OECD Webinar on Technology Convergence
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is set to host a webinar on May 27, 2026, concerning its November 2025 policy paper, 'Synthetic biology, AI and automation: A forward-looking technology assessment'. This paper outlines concrete instances where synthetic biology, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation are converging and how they might evolve. According to the OECD, this convergence is accelerating innovation, enhancing accessibility, and enabling more intricate applications across various fields.
Policy Implications and Future Directions
The policy paper serves as groundwork for analyzing the broader policy and governance implications, ranging from biosecurity to data supply chains and technology security. The webinar will highlight key takeaways from this work, featuring insights from invited guests including academics, tech company representatives, and policymakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a question and answer session, contributing to discussions on the current state of this technological convergence and identifying areas requiring future policy action.
*Source: Bergeson & Campbell (2026-05-21)*
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