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

August 7, 2026·Source: Al Jazeera·8 views

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

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