# AI used to create viruses not found in nature for the first time

https://mins.news/en/item/15781

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-07 03:48 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/7/ai-used-to-create-viruses-not-found-in-nature-for-first-time?traffic_source=rss

> US researchers say they used artificial intelligence to create 16 viruses that have not been found in nature. The work has raised hopes that the technology could support medical advances. At the same time, it has prompted concerns that the same capabilities could be misused. The development highlights both the potential and risks of AI-assisted virus research.

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