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

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Al Jazeera reports that U.S. researchers have created sixteen synthetic viruses using artificial intelligence, marking the first time AI has been used to design viruses not found in nature. The breakthrough raises hopes for medical advances but also prompts immediate concerns about potential misuse.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/7/ai-used-to-cre...

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