Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses
MIT Technology Review 5 days ago 39
Samuel King used a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses, aiming to explore whether AI can design new life forms. The discussion is set to go live on October 16, 2026 at 18:30 BST. The interview reframes biology through AI-designed viral research and highlights what might come next as AI work moves closer to creating new life.