AI just created a brand new virus. Should we be scared? | BBC News

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Artificial Intelligence has been used to design brand new viruses that are fully functional and can replicate in the laboratory, say US researchers. It is the first time whole genomes have been successfully designed by AI. The resulting 16 novel viruses were created to infect bacteria and pose no threat to people. But experts have also warned AI-designed viruses raise "urgent" safety and security concerns. In this video... 0:00 - 00:43 - Intro 00:43 - 01:39 - How were the viruses created 01:39 - 02:47 - What's the significance 02:47 - 04:09 - What are the benefits 04:09 - 05:15 - What are the concerns 05:15 - 06:38 - Impact of AI on healthcare Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #AI #Science #BBCNews

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