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AI virus fears overshadowed by natural pandemic risk, expert warns

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Virologist James Alwines has stated that while AI-generated viruses are a concern, the more immediate and significant threat comes from naturally occurring viruses with the potential to spread from animals to humans. He further noted that current U.S. capabilities for detecting and responding to such zoonotic threats have been significantly weakened. AI

IMPACT Highlights that natural virus threats remain more pressing than AI-generated ones, despite media focus.

RANK_REASON Expert opinion piece discussing a safety concern.

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AI virus fears overshadowed by natural pandemic risk, expert warns

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    There's been some media hype about # viruses generated by # AI . While that needs attention, virologist and Defend Public Health member James Alwines notes that

    There's been some media hype about # viruses generated by # AI . While that needs attention, virologist and Defend Public Health member James Alwines notes that right now by far the biggest danger is naturally-occurring viruses that could jump from animals to people. Unfornately,…

    LINKS medpagetoday.com/…/123404

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