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AI Designs Working Viruses in First-of-Its-Kind Lab Test
Researchers used AI models to create viruses that can attack E. coli, including antibiotic-resistant strains, marking a milestone for synthetic biology. The same capability is raising biosecurity concerns, although the study’s authors say safeguards were used to prevent designs aimed at humans and other complex organisms.
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