Stanford PhD student uses AI to design functional viruses
stanford university phd student samuel king used a generative ai model to design genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses in 2025. this could lead to ai-generated life forms.
in 2025, stanford university phd student samuel king utilized a generative ai model to design genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses. this development is considered a preliminary step towards the creation of ai-generated life forms. king's work involves using ai to propose genetic blueprints that can be used to create functional viruses, which can potentially be used to kill bacteria. his achievement has been recognized by mit technology review, which named him one of its innovators under 35. king's work showcases the potential of ai in bioengineering and raises questions about the future of ai-generated life forms.