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Large Genome Models Open New Frontiers in Bacteriophage Engineering

Researchers are applying the same AI approaches behind large language models to genomics, using large genome models to computationally design new bacteriophages—viruses that infect and kill bacteria. These engineered viruses can be made genetically distant from any naturally occurring counterparts, which could prove valuable for developing phage therapies to

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Defense Tech Startup Hadrian Raises $1.37 Billion at $8 Billion Valuation

Defense technology company Hadrian has raised $1.37 billion in a new funding round, reaching an $8 billion valuation. The company is developing automated factories designed to mass-produce components for defense vehicles, with a particular focus on submarine parts. Hadrian's approach centers on automation and advanced manufacturing techniques

50 Million Consumers Drive Retail's AI Discovery Transformation

A substantial shift is underway in how consumers discover products online. Analysis suggests approximately 50 million shoppers are now leveraging AI-powered discovery tools when making purchasing decisions, marking a notable change in retail behavior. The Scale of Consumer Adoption This migration represents a significant portion of the online shopping population.

AI Tools Are Being Used to Design Novel Viruses, Raising Biosecurity Questions

Artificial intelligence is finding new applications in biology, including the design of entirely novel viruses. According to recent reporting, AI tools are being leveraged by researchers to create viral sequences that don't exist in nature—a capability that sits at the intersection of scientific innovation and biosecurity risk.

Scientists Use AI to Design Novel Viruses in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment

A research team has achieved a notable first in synthetic biology by using an AI model to design viruses that do not exist in nature. According to reports from multiple outlets, scientists trained the model on DNA sequences and generated 16 novel viral genomes that were then synthesized in a

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FCC Eliminates Long-Standing TV Station Ownership Limit

The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate the national television station ownership cap, a long-standing regulation that limited how many TV stations one company could own nationwide. The FCC, under its current leadership, claimed the authority to establish its own limit rather than follow the statutory threshold set by

Scientists Deploy AI Agents to Accelerate Discovery of New Materials

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are putting AI agents to work in the search for novel materials, an approach that could reshape how materials science operates. Rather than relying solely on traditional experimental methods—which can be time-consuming and resource-intensive—scientists are now employing AI systems capable of autonomously navigating