AI Model Trained on DNA Generates 16 New Viruses Not Found in Nature
Steap-Edit · reddit · 2026-08-08
Scientists trained an AI model to understand DNA sequences, which then successfully generated 16 entirely new virus genomes not found in nature.
The research demonstrates AI's powerful generative capabilities in biology while raising dual concerns about biosecurity and potential misuse.
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