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AI Designs Novel Viruses: A Medical Breakthrough or Biohazard?

In a groundbreaking development, US researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence to synthesise 16 entirely new viruses, ones that do not occur naturally. This innovation offers promising avenues for medical advances, potentially leading to breakthroughs in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, it …

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