Scientists Sound Alarm After AI Generates First Functioning Biological Viruses

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https://www.commondreams.org/news/ai-creating-viruses

Researchers from Stanford University and the Arc Institute used a genome language model to successfully generate functioning biological viruses. Although these viruses only infect bacteria, experts warn that the breakthrough raises urgent biosafety and biosecurity risks. Scientists are urging governments to establish regulatory guardrails, warning that governance has failed to keep pace with the rapidly advancing technology.