Artificial Intelligence used to create new viruses
Summary
This BBC Global News Podcast covers AI creating new viruses for medical research, a $567 million fine against Meta for child safety failures, and President Trump denying US weapon shortages amid Iran tensions. Other stories include Amanda Knox’s controversial Edinburgh Fringe comedy show, the arrest of a former Mexican governor in the Ayotzinapa case, and the rise of unproven online cancer treatments. The episode concludes with a dispute over FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the return of a stolen abbot’s kneecap to Glastonbury Abbey.
Topics discussed
Intro: AI viruses, Meta fine, Trump weapons, and Glastonbury kneecap
AI used to create new viruses from scratch for medical research
Trump denies US weapon shortages amid Iran conflict concerns
Meta fined $567m for child safety failures on social media
Amanda Knox faces backlash for Edinburgh Fringe comedy show
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Former Mexican governor arrested in Ayotzinapa student disappearance case
Online misinformation fuels sales of unproven cancer treatments
UEFA threatens boycott as FIFA president Infantino faces pressure
Abbot's kneecap returned to Glastonbury Abbey 70 years after theft
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