Stanford researchers have trained a AI system called Evo 2 that can analyse the genetic sequences of more than 100,000 organisms to assess which mutations are harmless or cause disease.
It can also generate entirely new genetic sequences with specific functions and search to see if they already exist in nature to predict their real-world consequences.
However, the article notes with concern that the technology could be used to create new diseases, and mentions the potential dangers of bio hackers using it to create dangerous synthetic organisms.
It does highlight some specific uses of AI in biology and chemistry such as powergzing living computers and a project to translate dolphin language.
