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A new study highlights the dual-use potential of artificial intelligence, demonstrating its capacity to generate viral genomes with enhanced lethality. This advancement, while potentially valuable for research, has ignited concerns about the possibility of malicious applications and the urgent need for appropriate oversight and preventative measures. The original discussion can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nl80a5/ai_can_now_design_more_deadly_virus_genomes/