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AI designs new functional viruses in lab
Published Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Updated August 7
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Artificial Intelligence has been used to design 16 novel viruses that are fully functional and can replicate in the laboratory, according to US researchers.
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- BBC News
The BBC highlights the scientific breakthrough of AI-designed viruses for treating disease while also raising urgent safety and security concerns.
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