Harnessing AI to Predict and Prepare for Future Pandemics

Researchers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as AlphaFold and large language models, to prepare for future pandemics. These AI tools are being used to map the structure of viral proteins, identify mutations for vaccine development, predict virus evolution, and design new proteins for vaccine candidates. The use of AI in pandemic preparedness has shown promising results, but it is still in the early stages. Machine learning has the potential to accelerate vaccine design and stay ahead of evolving viruses, but caution is needed in relying solely on computational design.