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- 1AI could speed up responses to the next pandemic●AI could help scientists respond faster to the next pandemic. Models can compare viral genomes, predict epitopes, rank a
Scientists are discussing how artificial intelligence could accelerate pandemic response. AI models can rapidly compare viral genomes, predict immune epitopes, rank candidate antigens and support vaccine design. Commenters stress, however, that algorithms cannot bypass biology: laboratory experiments, manufacturing validation and human clinical trials remain essential before any new vaccine or treatment reaches the public.
- 2AI-designed virus infects a human for the first time▼AI-designed virus infects person for the first time
News outlets report that a virus created with the help of artificial intelligence has infected a person for the first time, marking a milestone in AI-driven biological design. The claim has drawn attention to the speed of AI tools in synthetic biology and to worries about oversight, biosecurity and the ethics of using AI to design organisms that can infect humans.
- 3Insilico Medicine chief discusses AI drug discovery in Shanghai and Dubai▼Insilico Medicine leader shares AI-driven drug discovery insights in Shanghai and Dubai
The head of Insilico Medicine, a Hong Kong-based biotech firm, has presented insights into artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery at events in Shanghai and Dubai. The company uses generative AI to design drug candidates and advance them into clinical trials. Details of specific announcements or findings from the appearances are not given beyond the reported remarks.
- 4US Report Says Russia Building Space-Based Nuclear Satellite▼U.S. Report: Russia Developing Satellite to Carry Nuclear Weapon Into Space
A United States intelligence report claims Russia is developing a satellite designed to carry a nuclear weapon into space. If confirmed, the system would mark a serious escalation, as placing nuclear weapons in orbit would violate long-standing international norms, including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which both Washington and Moscow signed.
- 5Afghan Journalist Launches AI Parenting Platform●Afghan Journalist Launches Platform to Assist Parenting in The Age of AI
An Afghan journalist has launched a new platform designed to help parents navigate raising children in the age of artificial intelligence. The initiative, reported by Afghan outlet TOLOnews, aims to offer guidance on how AI is changing family life and parenting decisions. Details about the platform's features, funding, or audience reach were not immediately available.
- 6Krafton develops socially intelligent AI for robots▼KRAFTON DEVELOPS SOCIALLY INTELLIGENT AI THAT HELPS ROBOTS BETTER UNDERSTAND PEOPLE
South Korean gaming company Krafton has developed socially intelligent AI designed to help robots better understand people. The system aims to improve how robots interpret social cues and interact naturally with humans. Details on technical capabilities and deployment timelines are limited, and Krafton has not specified which robotics platforms the technology will support.
- 7Arm to sell finished server CPUs for AI data centers●Arm is expanding from licensing Neoverse core IP and compute subsystem technologies to selling finished server CPUs for
Arm is broadening its business model beyond licensing its Neoverse core IP and compute subsystem designs to selling fully finished server processors, aimed at artificial general intelligence applications. The shift, reported by DigiTimes Asia, would put Arm in direct competition with its own licensing customers such as chipmakers building server CPUs on Arm technology.
- 8Apple's iPhone AI Watermark May Not Work With Google Gemini▼Apple’s iPhone AI Watermark Has A Catch: Google’s Gemini May Not Read It
Apple has introduced an AI watermark on iPhones designed to flag content generated by artificial intelligence. But there is a catch: Google's Gemini assistant may not be able to read the watermark, raising questions about whether the labeling system will work across rival platforms. The report highlights a growing interoperability problem in how tech companies mark AI-generated content, with each firm using its own standards.
- 9Parse and Nomic Build 100 Million-Cell AI Dataset●100 Million-Cell AI-Ready Dataset with Single-Cell and Proteomic Data Created by Parse and Nomic
Biotech firms Parse Biosciences and Nomic Bio have created a dataset combining single-cell RNA sequencing and proteomic data covering 100 million cells, designed for training artificial intelligence models in biology. The announcement is drawing attention from genomics and drug discovery researchers interested in large-scale, AI-ready biological datasets.
- 10Former esports commentator launches Mausstudio, an AI-free mouse shell generator for 3D printing●Former esports commentator builds his own custom mouse shell generator for 3D printing that doesn’t use AI — Mausstudio automatically detects buttons, screwholes, and sensor locations
A former esports commentator has built Mausstudio, a custom mouse shell generator designed for 3D printing that works without artificial intelligence. The software automatically detects buttons, screw holes, and sensor locations on a gaming mouse, letting users generate printable replacement or custom shells. The blend of esports know-how and practical toolmaking, plus the deliberate rejection of AI hype, is drawing attention from hardware enthusiasts.