'It’s easy to tell if a natural virus like smallpox is an entity of concern. But Dr. Hanke said there’s no consensus on judging the possible danger of a virus made by an A.I. model. “What is the risk of what I’ve never seen before?” he asked'.

Raina MacIntyre

@globalbiosec · Twitter · 2026-08-06 19:28 UTC

AI just created a virus not found in nature. gift article . https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/science/ai-viruses-bacteria-arc.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3VA.NgHf.5FquAWhmxJef&smid=tw-share