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Scientists use AI to design working viruses from scratch
Original: Scientists used AI to design working viruses from scratch
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to design functional viruses from scratch, marking a significant milestone in synthetic biology. The work demonstrates that AI can now generate entire viral genomes capable of infecting host cells, raising both scientific interest and serious biosecurity concerns about misuse of such technology.
Why now: The prospect of AI-designed working viruses is alarming to the public and biosecurity experts alike
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