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Science & Space
AI Designed Working Viruses From Scratch. Here's What That Actually Means
Stanford researchers used a large genome model to generate functional bacteriophage viruses. The viruses work. They're not weapons. But the same researchers are asking whether we should plan ahead before someone builds a version that targets humans.
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Health
Scientists build the first AI-designed viruses, and experts are asking hard questions
A research team used artificial intelligence to create bacteriophages, viruses that kill bacteria, from scratch. The results worked in the lab. The safety debate is already underway.
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