I'm sorry, you're not going to die from an AI-engineered supervirus
Summary
The article argues that AI-designed supervirus scenarios are overstated and scientifically implausible, focusing on the biology tradeoffs that limit how a virus spreads and causes disease. It contrasts sensational claims with real-world virus risks (measles, Ebola, COVID-19) and calls for prioritizing public health and biosecurity over doomsday AI narratives.