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Friday, August 07, 2026

For the first time, scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to create new kinds of viruses, raising hopes for medical advances while also raising the disturbing possibility that the technology could someday be used to invent dangerous pathogens.

Just what the planet needs, more dangerous bio-weapons and diseases

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-08-07 07:24 AM | Reply

"HAL, turn off the virus ... .HAL?"

#2 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-08-07 07:26 AM | Reply

could someday be used to invent dangerous pathogens.

I guarantee the pentagon is already doing it.

#3 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-08-07 08:21 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

What could possibly go wong? (sp)

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-07 10:42 AM | Reply

... raising the disturbing possibility that the technology could someday be used to invent dangerous pathogens ...

Possibility?

Possibility???

How 'bout, likelihood?

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-08-07 12:00 PM | Reply

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