Al Jazeera·3 min read·medium
AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
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John Power, Erin Hale
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Researchers at Stanford and the Broad Institute have successfully used AI to generate 16 viable synthetic viruses. While the study suggests potential breakthroughs in phage therapy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, it also raises concerns about the risks of using AI to create biological agents.
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
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