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Chinese researchers have shown that AI models have the capacity to act like aggressive and adaptive computer viruses.

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The unstoppable computer virus may already have a name - Morris II. Unlike traditional malware, this generative AI worm doesn ...

Scientists have crossed an important line in biological engineering. In a recent study, researchers used artificial intelligence to design complete sets of genetic instructions for bacteriophages, ...

Scientists have used AI to create 16 synthetic viruses for the first time, provoking fears the technology could be used to ...

Cybersecurity experts warn scammers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick people into installing malware on their devices.

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