AI and Genes Tango

Fascinating Intersection of Gene Editing and AI

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S Bhardwaj
April 23, 2024

Excision BioTherapeutics used CRISPR to edit the genes of people with HIV, aiming to permanently eliminate the virus, while Salesforce advocates for stricter environmental regulations

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  • In a groundbreaking experiment, biotech company Excision BioTherapeutics wielded the CRISPR gene-editing tool to combat HIV. Three individuals living with the virus received the treatment, which aimed to slice and obliterate the virus wherever it lurks. While early data suggests safety and no major side effects, the ultimate efficacy remains a tantalizing mystery. If successful, this audacious trial could pave the way for a single intravenous dose capable of curing HIV infection.

  • Salesforce advocates for stricter environmental regulations on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to address energy consumption and improve emissions transparency within the tech industry.

  • Microsoft has made an intriguing move by hiring a former Meta executive to lead its AI supercomputing team. This development coincides with rumors suggesting that Microsoft and OpenAI are jointly planning to construct a colossal $100 billion supercomputer, codenamed "Stargate".

  • Apple has quietly bolstered its AI division by acquiring the French startup Datakalab, which specializes in data compression and image analysis. Datakalab’s focus on embedded computer vision aligns with Apple’s commitment to user privacy and data security. The startup previously collaborated with the French government during the pandemic to monitor mask-wearing compliance on Paris’s transportation systems.

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