Synthetic_Biology / genesis /biosecurity.py
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# genesis/biosecurity.py
"""
Biosecurity Risk Analysis for GENESIS-AI
Identifies potential misuse or dual-use risks for biotech topics.
"""
import logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
def analyze_biosecurity_risks(topic: str):
"""
Evaluate biosecurity risks for a biotech topic.
Placeholder logic.
Args:
topic (str): Biotech topic (e.g., "gain-of-function", "synthetic virus").
Returns:
list[str]: List of biosecurity risks.
"""
logging.info(f"[Biosecurity] Analyzing biosecurity risks for '{topic}'")
base_risks = [
"Potential for dual-use research of concern (DURC).",
"Requires review by institutional biosafety committee.",
"Risk of information misuse if published without safeguards."
]
if "virus" in topic.lower() or "pathogen" in topic.lower():
base_risks.append("Possibility of creating pandemic-capable pathogens.")
if "synthetic" in topic.lower():
base_risks.append("Risk of unregulated synthetic organism release.")
return base_risks