Artificial Intelligence used to create new viruses

Scientists at Stanford University have utilized generative AI to design functional viruses from scratch, potentially revolutionizing medicine while raising concerns about security risks. Meanwhile, the U.S. military faces scrutiny over weapon stockpiles amidst ongoing tensions with Iran, prompting President Trump to threaten leakers. In the tech sector, a New Mexico court has fined Meta nearly one billion dollars for failing to protect children, marking a significant shift in corporate accountability. Cultural controversies include Amanda Knox’s debut stand-up show at the Edinburgh Fringe, which has drawn criticism from the family of her former flatmate. Additionally, the arrest of a former governor in Mexico offers a potential breakthrough in the decade-old Ayotzinapa case, while health experts warn against the dangerous surge of unproven cancer treatments promoted by social media influencers. Finally, internal power struggles continue to divide world football regarding FIFA leadership.