Scientists use AI to create novel viruses, Gary Marcus updates P(doom)
geoffwolfe · x · 2026-08-07
According to NYT, scientists have used AI to create entirely new viruses never seen in nature, and they are viable. Gary Marcus commented 'P(doom) updated', implying increased AI risk.
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