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Scientists create new viruses with AI, raising alarms about the future of biosecurity

First publishedAug 6, 21:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 7, 20:53 UTC · just now ago
11 outletAxios11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletThe Hill11 outletCBS News
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Scientists at Stanford University successfully used artificial intelligence to create new viruses, which may have some worrisome implications.

Reported by 4 outlets — CBS News, The Hill, Al Jazeera, Axios. See all sources ↓

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Scientists at Stanford University successfully used artificial intelligence to create new viruses, which may have some worrisome implications.
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4 outlets, average source rating 7.3/10.
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    Scientists create new viruses with AI, raising alarms about the future of biosecurity

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