Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
- Scientists have made the first viruses designed by artificial intelligence in a milestone that raises hopes for new medicines but also concerns over how to ensure the technology remains safe.
- The viruses are specific kinds known as bacteriophages, which only infect bacteria and are used around the world to treat patients with persistent infections.
- In lab tests, a cocktail of the AI-designed viruses killed E coli bugs that were resistant to natural bacteriophages.
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- Scientists have made the first viruses designed by artificial intelligence in a milestone that raises hopes for new medicines but also concerns over how to ensure the technology remains safe.
- The viruses are specific kinds known as bacteriophages, which only infect bacteria and are used around the world to treat patients with persistent infections.
- In lab tests, a cocktail of the AI-designed viruses killed E coli bugs that were resistant to natural bacteriophages.
Sources: Guardian, The Independent