AI designs functional genomes to create bacterial killer viruses

AI has designed functional bacterial "killer" genomes, creating viruses that eliminated E. coli in lab tests. This breakthrough could lead to custom-designed AI therapeutic agents. Researchers at the Arc Institute trained AI models to draft genome sequences and synthesize functional bacteriophage viruses. These AI-generated viruses successfully infected and suppressed E. coli bacteria. This advancement opens possibilities for rapid development of antibiotic resistance therapies but also raises concerns about potential misuse, necessitating strict controls and public discussion.