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AI can design and run thousands of lab experiments without human hands. Humanity isn’t ready for the new risks this brings to biology

  • Written by Stephen D. Turner, Associate Professor of Data Science, University of Virginia
AI can design and run thousands of lab experiments without human hands. Humanity isn’t ready for the new risks this brings to biologyRobotic cloud laboratories powered by AI can carry out experiments remotely and cut costs.J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Artificial intelligence is rapidly learning to autonomously design and run biological experiments, but the systems intended to govern those capabilities are struggling to keep pace.

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