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Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

First publishedAug 6, 18:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 6, 21:59 UTC · 12m ago
22 outletsNYT Home, BBC World11 outletArs Technica11 outletAxios
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Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Reported by 4 outlets BBC World, NYT Home, Axios, Ars Technica. See all sources ↓

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Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
How widely is it covered?
4 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?
12m ago.
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    Scouting report

    Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

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    TypeCoverage
    BBC World
    Ars Technica
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    Scouting report

    This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature

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    NYT Home
    Axios
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