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How did AI make viruses?
Researchers used AI to design new virus genomes based on existing natural ones. Think of it like giving AI a recipe for a cake, and it then suggests thousands of variations. From these AI-generated blueprints, 16 viruses were chemically synthesised and found to be viable, meaning they could function and infect bacteria, raising both hopes and concerns.
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