Artificial intelligence is expanding rapidly from writing text to designing the fundamental building blocks of life. Recently, researchers demonstrated that AI models can write functional genetic code to create entirely new viruses from scratch.
In laboratory tests, these artificial viruses successfully destroyed harmful bacteria, offering a promising new tool to fight drug-resistant infections. However, this scientific milestone also marks a turning point for global biosecurity.
In this gallery, we look at this breakthrough and what it means to harness such powerful technology. Curious? Click to learn more.