ICYMI - AI vs. Superbugs: Engineering Viruses to Save Lives
Description
Antibiotic resistance is rising, and the world is running out of options. Could AI-designed viruses be the next breakthrough in medicine? Greg Fish explores how technology is pushing the boundaries of health — and the risks that come with it.
The conversation examines how bacteriophages, viruses engineered to target bacteria, could help fight infections that no longer respond to antibiotics. With AI suggesting modifications, researchers can design more effective treatments, but ethical questions loom large. What happens when we start reprogramming life? What safeguards are needed? Beyond infection, the potential for cancer treatment raises even bigger possibilities — and risks.
This episode tackles the scientific, ethical, and philosophical questions behind AI-driven medicine, revealing a future where technology and biology intertwine in surprising ways.
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Greg Fish
thecyberpunksurvivalguide.com
Originally aired on 2025-10-01
United States
