
AI just created a brand new virus. Should we be scared- - BBC News.
Aug 8, 2026
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AI GeneratedUS researchers have achieved a scientific milestone by using AI to design entirely new viral genomes not found in nature. While the current study focused on bacterial phages to combat antibiotic resistance, the breakthrough sparks a critical debate regarding the potential for medical innovation versus the risk of creating synthetic bioweapons.

