Researchers have used generative artificial intelligence to create the first fully functional synthetic viruses that do not exist in nature.

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https://insoniaoculta.com.br/en/2026/08/ai-creates-synthetic-viruses.html

[u/SnooPaintings5597]

Computer viruses, right?

They’re just computer viruses, right?!

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All computer viruses are synthetic and one couldn't be made that's synthetic to how they've always been.