Stanford PhD candidate designs AI-generated virus blueprints
Stanford University PhD student Samuel King used generative AI in 2025 to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses. His work, while not yet AI-generated life, suggests this capability could emerge soon. King, named an MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35, will discuss his research and new perspectives on biology in a subscriber-only roundtable on October 16, 2026, hosted by senior…
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- Stanford PhD candidate Samuel King used AI to design virus genetic blueprints in 2025
- MIT Technology Review hosts subscriber-only roundtable on October 16, 2026, at 18:30 BST
- King named Innovator Under 35 by MIT Technology Review for his bioengineering work
The event explores AI’s potential to redefine biology, though King’s work remains preliminary. MIT Technology Review frames it as part of ongoing debates about AI’s limits and hype, contrasting claims of rapid AI progress with cautious scrutiny. The roundtable is exclusive to subscribers and will air at 18:30 BST.
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