Scientists have utilized artificial intelligence to design and create new viruses. This development is intended to lead to medical advances. However, concerns have been raised about the potential misuse of this technology to create harmful pathogens.

The study, which is available online, details the creation of 16 novel viruses using AI-designed complete genomes. The team behind the study used AI to identify natural DNA patterns and then created viruses that do not occur naturally. Further details about this breakthrough and its implications can be found in the original report from The New York Times, as shared by Gray News.