Tag: Arc Institute
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AI Generates Deadly Viruses: Researchers Warn of Dangerous Experiments
A new frontier at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and virology In a California laboratory, a milestone has been reached: an artificial intelligence system designed and evaluated novel viral genomes, some of which could kill their bacterial targets. The team, affiliated with Stanford University and the Arc Institute, reported that their AI created functional bacteriophages—viruses…
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AI-Designed Phages: AI-Driven Bacterial Virus Genomes
AI design of bacteriophages marks a new era in genome engineering Artificial intelligence has moved from drawing cat pictures to shaping the genetic building blocks of life. In a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute, AI was used to propose new genetic codes for bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. Several of…