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First AI to Design Brand New Viruses Leads Scientists to Warn of 'Urgent Biosafety' Concerns

Researchers have used AI to design complete viral genomes that function in labs, potentially advancing medical research but raising biosafety concerns. The breakthrough could aid in combating

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AI system designed complete viral genomes that function in labs, potentially advancing medical research.

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AI-designed functional viral genomes raise biosafety concerns flagged as urgent.

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