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AI Creates Viruses for Medical Advances and Concerns

Updated 2026-08-07 04:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

US researchers used AI to create 16 viruses not found in nature, raising hopes for medical breakthroughs but also sparking concerns about potential misuse.

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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

2026-08-07 03:48 UTC