An advanced, general-purpose molecular manufacturing technology could have a significant destabilizing effect and lead to an international arms race; even a nuclear power might not be able to deter a nano power, concludes a preliminary study by the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology.
India's new President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam called today for India to develop nanotechnology -- including nanobots -- because it will revolutionize warfare. "This is probably the starting gun of the nano arms race. Every government will have to take this seriously," said Center for Responsible Nanotechnology Director of Research Chris Phoenix.
The authors make the case for developing a "collaborative international administrative council" to deal with the risks from molecular manufacturing.
The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology has released a 10-page technical followup report to the recent Greenpeace report, "Future Technologies, Today's Choices", which addresses the risks and benefits of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.
The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN) issued a report identifying 11 significant risks of molecular nanotechnology (MNT) along with possible solutions.
The authors propose using a modified version of the precautionary principle to address potential risks from nanotechnology development.
The authors propose creating a "centrally controlled, relatively large, self-contained manufacturing system" to address concerns about advanced nanotechnology manufacturing.