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Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses

Stanford PhD Samuel King uses a generative AI model to draft genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses, sparking debate on AI‑designed life. The session explores the feasibility and ethical implications of creating new biological entities with AI. It highlights early steps toward AI‑driven synthetic biology and the need for regulatory oversight.

MIT Tech Review·Oct 16, 2026

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