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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jane Dalton

AI used to create antibacterial viruses but experts warn of biosafety risk

Scientists have created the first fully functional viruses designed by AI - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Scientists have created the first fully functional viruses designed by artificial intelligence – a breakthrough they believe could pave the way for new treatments for infections that no longer respond to antibiotics.

However, some experts have raised questions about biosafety and regulation of that type of work.

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