Stanford and Arc Institute scientists used AI to design new viruses that killed bacteria in the lab

Stanford and Arc Institute scientists used AI to design new viruses that killed bacteria in the lab

A research team from Stanford University and the Arc Institute in California has developed artificial intelligence (AI) to create functional viruses that target bacteria, marking a significant advance in the generative design of complete genomes. According to a preprint paper, the AI system proposed new genetic codes for viruses, leading to the synthesis of 302 […]

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Labour cosies up to US tech firms with little thought of downsides | Heather Stewart

Labour cosies up to US tech firms with little thought of downsides | Heather Stewart

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, recently offered advice to UK ministers regarding a multibillion-pound tech agreement with the US, suggesting that the UK should increase its reliance on gas. He emphasized the importance of energy for developing new industries, believing that a mix of sustainable energy sources, including gas turbines, could be necessary for growth.

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Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

On Sunday, police confronted anti-corruption protesters in Manila, Philippines, leading to the detention of several demonstrators as shown in various videos. The protestors raised concerns about the alleged mismanagement of funds designated for flood control initiatives. The region has been experiencing an unusually severe monsoon season, significantly impacting daily life in the country. Public discontent

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Meta exposé author faces bankruptcy after ban on criticising company | Meta

Meta exposé author faces bankruptcy after ban on criticising company | Meta

A former executive at Meta, Sarah Wynn-Williams, known for her critical memoir about the company, is reportedly facing significant financial difficulties following its publication. Wynn-Williams, who previously served as the director of global public policy at Facebook, has made allegations regarding Meta’s interactions with China and its treatment of teenagers in her book titled Careless

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Duchess of York calls Epstein a 'supreme friend' in resurfaced email

Duchess of York calls Epstein a ‘supreme friend’ in resurfaced email

Two newspapers, The Sun and the Mail on Sunday, have published an email reportedly sent by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In the email, dated 2011, Ferguson referred to Epstein as a “supreme friend,” despite having publicly distanced herself from him shortly before. A representative for the duchess

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How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt European election

How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt European election

A recent investigation by the BBC has uncovered a Russian-backed network aiming to influence upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova. Undercover reporting revealed that this network is offering financial incentives for participants to disseminate pro-Russian propaganda and misinformation targeting Moldova’s pro-European ruling party ahead of the 28 September vote. The investigation detailed how participants were tasked

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‘Bro connected VPN’: Indian auto-rickshaw driver stuns tourist with fluent French, video goes viral | Trending News

‘Bro connected VPN’: Indian auto-rickshaw driver stuns tourist with fluent French, video goes viral | Trending News

A United States content creator, Jay, encountered an auto-rickshaw driver in India who spoke fluent French. This unexpected interaction was captured in a video that has since gone viral. In the clip, Jay noted he spoke French and English, to which the driver responded in French, asking, “Do you speak French?” Jay appeared caught off

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