Scientists Use AI to Create New Viruses for the First Time
voooooogel · x · 2026-08-07
Scientists have successfully used AI to generate new viruses for the first time, according to the New York Times. While the breakthrough raises hopes for significant medical advances and treatments, it also sparks serious concerns about the potential misuse of the technology to invent dangerous pathogens.
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