Tech Progress and the Shadow of Chemical Weapons

The world is moving fast with tech. From AI to robotaxis, new things are popping up everywhere. But with all this progress, there's a dark side. The UN's top boss, António Guterres, says it's getting easier to make and use chemical weapons. He's not happy about it. In fact, he's calling on countries to promise they won't use these nasty weapons. Guterres isn't just talking about old-school warfare. He's worried about how new tech can be used in bad ways. For example, the U. S. recently said fentanyl, a strong drug, could be used as a chemical weapon. This shows how tech can make dangerous things more accessible. Last year, the U. S. accused Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine. This is a big deal because it goes against international agreements. Guterres' warning comes at a time when the U. S. Department of War is pushing to get new tech into the hands of soldiers faster. But it's not all doom and gloom. Guterres' warning is a reminder that as we move forward with tech, we need to be careful. We can't let progress make the world a more dangerous place.