What is the main potential concern regarding the creation of artificial life?
A) that they would rapidly evolve and replace existing life on Earth
B) that they would be used by hostile nations to build clone armies
C) that they might be the source of new diseases or toxins for which terrestrial life would have little resistance
D) that they would travel on our robotic space probes and contaminate other planets

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One of the main concerns regarding the creation of artificial life is that they might be able to produce new diseases or toxins for which terrestrial life would have little resistance. This could potentially cause devastating effects on the entire ecosystem. The other options are less likely or currently not technologically feasible.

What Is the Main Potential Concern Regarding the Creation of Artificial