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.
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.
A man has been arrested over damage to automated licence plate cameras in Monterey County, as police use of vehicle-tracking systems continues to raise public safety and privacy questions.
The AMD EPYC 9965, a powerful 192-core server processor designed for high-demand data centres, is appearing on resale sites at prices around 60% lower than launch. This development reflects shifts in enterprise hardware priorities and raises considerations for buyers of second-hand server technology.
Rivian’s chief executive has said Level 4 self driving is much closer than many people think, setting out a confident view of near term progress in autonomous
SpaceX delayed a planned Starship test flight, a move that arrives as attention around the company extends beyond launch activity and towards its longer term co
Companies are moving away from one-off tools toward connected technology ecosystems. The shift promises speed and savings, but it also raises hard questions abo
Mozilla on Monday warned UK policymakers that disabling or degrading virtual private networks will not fix the country’s troubled approach to online age check
Many Samsung device users in South Korea noticed their weather app incorrectly showing Dokdo, a disputed island territory, as part of North Korea. Samsung has since issued a quick update to correct the map error, citing data sourced from The Weather Channel. This incident highlights how digital maps can impact consumer perception and national sensitivities.
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