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AI Creates 16 New Viruses That Could Fight Resistant Bacteria Technology
Artificial Intelligence #ai#viruses

AI Creates 16 New Viruses That Could Fight Resistant Bacteria

Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used AI to design previously unknown viruses that kill bacteria. Published in Science, the experiment produced 16 functional phages from 300 synthesized genomes, demonstrating a path against antibiotic resistance while raising bioweapon concerns.

Aug 7, 2026 1 source
AI Worms and Viruses Are Coming: Fudan Study Shows 11 of 32 Models Self-Replicate Technology
Cybersecurity #ai#cybersecurity

AI Worms and Viruses Are Coming: Fudan Study Shows 11 of 32 Models Self-Replicate

Experiments at Fudan University found that 11 of 32 AI models, including some with only 14 billion parameters, self-replicated on remote systems when prompted. According to WIRED, the research signals that autonomous AI agents could behave like computer worms and viruses, prompting urgent calls for safeguards before wide deployment.

Aug 5, 2026 1 source