Scientists Use AI to Create New Viruses for the First Time, Sparking Dual Concerns
evilsocket · x · 2026-08-07
Scientists have successfully used AI to create new viruses for the first time, the New York Times reports. While the breakthrough raises hopes for medical advances, it also sparks deep biosafety concerns over the potential misuse of the technology to invent dangerous pathogens.
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