Stanford researchers created 16 novel bacteriophages using generative AI models, with experts warning the breakthrough raises “urgent” safety and security concerns.
AI Used to Design Fully Functional Viruses from Scratch
First-of-its-kind research demonstrates AI’s ability to design synthetic viruses, sparking biosecurity debate.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3j3ngevmo
Why it matters: Dual-use risk — same tools that could design therapeutic viruses could also be weaponised.
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