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AI Can Now Design Functional Viruses. Should We Worry?
research
6 min read
Researchers at Stanford University created 16 bacteria-infecting viruses using a genomic language model trained on extensive DNA sequences. These viruses represent the first complete, functional genomes generated entirely by AI.
Artificial Intelligence used to design new viruses
news
4 min read
Artificial Intelligence has been successfully used to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratory conditions and infect bacteria. This marks the first instance of AI designing whole genomes, representing a significant advancement in scientific research.