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César de la Fuente’s lab uses Codex and ChatGPT to search living and extinct genomes for antimicrobial candidates to fight drug-resistant infections. This approach has the potential to accelerate the discovery of new antimicrobial molecules.
Why it matters: This development could lead to a significant reduction in the time and cost of discovering new antimicrobial molecules, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
OpenAI News →
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Meta has launched its new Muse assistant, an AI-powered productivity tool that can help with online shopping, emails, trip-planning, and more. The tool's performance was tested and found to be effective, but also raised concerns about its potential impact on users.
Why it matters: The launch of Meta's Muse AI could lead to increased productivity for users, but also raises concerns about the potential for AI-powered tools to displace human workers.
The Verge — AI →
policy · reporting
There are growing concerns over the potential sale of Spirit's data to Google, with some arguing that bankruptcy should not be used as a means to acquire sensitive data. This development has significant implications for AI safety and governance.
Why it matters: The sale of Spirit's data to Google could lead to a significant increase in the amount of sensitive data available for AI training, potentially exacerbating existing concerns about AI safety and bias.
Ars Technica — AI →
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A recent transmission line fault in Ashburn, Virginia, highlighted the importance of architecture in powering AI systems. The fault knocked over 3 gigawatts of load off the grid, demonstrating the need for more robust and resilient infrastructure.
Why it matters: The development of more robust and resilient infrastructure for AI systems could lead to significant improvements in their reliability and uptime, ultimately reducing costs and improving overall performance.
MIT Technology Review →
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Slack has introduced a new feature that allows users to build interactive reports, polls, dashboards, and other tools directly inside a chat using AI. This development has the potential to significantly improve collaboration and productivity for users.
Why it matters: The launch of Slack's new feature could lead to increased adoption of AI-powered productivity tools, ultimately improving collaboration and productivity for users.
The Verge — AI →