AI Creates Viruses Not Found in Nature
Scientists used AI to design viral genomes, resulting in 16 viable synthetic phages that infect bacteria. The AI, trained on DNA libraries, generated thousands of variants, about 300 of which were synthesized and tested, with 16 proving viable. This marks the first time AI has created real viruses, raising both medical hopes and biosecurity concerns.
Arc Institute
CNews07.08 · 17:02