AI Can Now Design Functional Viruses. Should We Worry?
pseudolus · hn · 2026-08-15
IEEE Spectrum discusses the growing capability of AI to design functional viruses and the associated biosecurity risks. The article examines the current state of technology, the potential for misuse, and calls for the establishment of regulatory and ethical frameworks to address this emerging threat.
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