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AI Creates Novel Viruses, Raising Biosafety Concerns and Potential for Misuse
Scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to create entirely new, functional viruses not found in nature, including antibacterial viruses. While this breakthrough offers potential for new therapies, experts are warning of significant biosafety risks and the potential for misuse, with one report detailing the creation of 16 new viruses.
6 Aug, 23:52 — 7 Aug, 01:51
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The Latest Scary-Sounding AI Milestone: A Brand-New Virus - WSJ
The Latest Scary-Sounding AI Milestone: A Brand-New Virus WSJ
Read full article →CNNMostly Factual4h ago
AI creates 16 new viruses from scratch, showing promise for drug resistance and drawing warnings about potential for misuse - CNN
AI creates 16 new viruses from scratch, showing promise for drug resistance and drawing warnings about potential for misuse CNN
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First report: CNN · 6 Aug, 23:52|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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