AI designs bacteria-killing viruses with minimal genes

t3n.de (German)

AI has designed novel viruses with only 11 genes that can kill bacteria, presenting a significant medical opportunity. Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used AI to create 302 viral genomes, with 16 proving capable of replicating and eliminating bacteria. This marks a step towards AI-designed life forms. While promising for treatments and research, the technology carries risks of misuse, and creating more complex AI-designed genomes remains a future challenge.


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