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AI-Designed Viruses Mark New Biology Breakthrough, Raise Safety Concerns
By Ayesha
August 12, 2026
Researchers have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can be used to design previously unknown viral genomes, marking a significant development in synthetic biology while also raising questions about the future security of AI-enabled biological research. The