AI used to design fully functional new viruses in laboratory first
US researchers say generative AI has designed complete viral genomes for the first time, creating bacteriophages that can replicate and kill E. coli bacteria.
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US researchers say generative AI has designed complete viral genomes for the first time, creating bacteriophages that can replicate and kill E. coli bacteria.
An analysis of major trauma data from England and Wales found e-scooter riders were more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries and internal injuries than motorcyclists or cyclists.
A man accused of starting the Old Trails fire near Spokane was previously examined in two separate arson investigations, as thousands remain displaced by wildfires in Washington state.
Thames Valley Police chief constable Jason Hogg said he is taking legal advice as ministers defend the early release scheme on prison capacity grounds.
Hugging Face chief Clement Delangue says cyber attacks by AI agents should remain illegal and that makers must be accountable when testing failures lead to real breaches.
More than 60 accounts belonging to Saudi activists, academics and media figures have reportedly been made unavailable inside the kingdom after legal demands from authorities.
HM inspector of probation says electronic monitoring is under strain and needs better alerts and staffing as ministers prepare to expand early releases to ease prison overcrowding.
Reddit’s chief executive has raised concerns about Google’s AI Overviews, saying publishers and online platforms are still looking for a fair balance as AI summaries change how people find information online.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set up a Manchester base for Downing Street, saying it will support a wider shift of funding and decision making away from Westminster.
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