# Scientists Are Using AI And Viruses To Help Defeat Superbugs

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/scientists-are-using-ai-and-viruses-to-help-defeat-superbugs-asdu>
> Published: 2026-08-30 13:30:00+00:00

# Scientists Are Using AI And Viruses To Help Defeat Superbugs

By Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., ContributorSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)[Deep learning](/glossary/deep-learning)models can help scientists build customized phages.

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