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Artificial Intelligence used to design new viruses
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Researchers at Stanford University have used generative AI to design 16 fully functional, novel viruses that infect bacteria. While this breakthrough could lead to new medical treatments, experts warn of the significant safety and security risks associated with AI-designed biological agents.
Image source, Stanford University Image caption, Assistant professor Brian Hie, pictured on the left with a colleague, said of the work "this was new territory for us"
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