Scientists Used A.I. to Design New Viruses. The Technology Could Be a Boon for Medicine, but Experts Worry About Harmful Pathogens | Smithsonian Magazine
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Scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to design new viruses that attack bacteria, which could lead to advancements in treating antibiotic-resistant infections. However, experts express concerns about the potential biosecurity risks associated with the capability to create functional viruses.
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