Stanford PhD student uses AI to design virus genetic blueprints

Stanford PhD student Samuel King used a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses, not yet AI-generated life but possibly the next step. MIT Technology Review will livestream an interview with King by AI reporter James O'Donnell on Oct 16, discussing his work and his selection as an Innovators Under 35 honoree.

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