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Benefits and downsides

Researchers describe wider scientific access and possible health benefits, while experts identify concrete biosecurity risks from misuse of generative biology.

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Benefits and downsides

The model extends generative capability into whole-genome design and is made accessible; tighter controls are proposed in response.

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  1. A Generative AI Behind the Genome of a New Virus ↗Gènéthique · 2026-08-28

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