Technology can be used for good or for harm. In its report, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) highlights the misuse of biotechnology and AI. The falling costs of genetic engineering have made it easier to create new pathogens. Meanwhile, AI can be used to undermine trust and blur what is actually happening, which may exacerbate conflicts or lead to rash actions.  

What if new technology were used to incite large-scale destruction? What if the deployment of technology led to a major disaster? What if technology development and deployment paid more attention to potential misuse?