Artificial Intelligence(Genomic language model) used to design brand new viruses not found in nature

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1318517/artificial-intelligence-genomic-language-model-used-to-design-brand-new-viruses-not-foun [https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1318517/artificial-intelligence-genomic-language-model-used-to-design-brand-new-viruses-not-foun] > Experts Reaction [https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-generative-design-of-bacteriophages-with-genome-language-models/]. > > > Using AI, researchers have designed complete, functional bacteriophage genomes from scratch and tested them against bacteria that had evolved resistance to a natural bacteriophage. Their work marks a step toward generative systems capable of engineering entire biological systems rather than individual genes or small genetic systems, while also raising important biosafety and biosecurity concerns.