Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses

The piece features a discussion with Stanford PhD student Samuel King, who employed a generative AI model to draft genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses. While not yet a fully AI‑generated life form, the research highlights potential future capabilities and biosecurity concerns. It appears in the Roundtables series, examining the frontiers of emerging technology.

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