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DeepMind releases predictive map of every possible human DNA variant
AlphaGenome Atlas offers AI-generated predictions for billions of genetic mutations, aiming to accelerate biological research.
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Nvidia invests in MediaTek to maintain influence amid custom chip trend
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Music publishers sue Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement
Major music publishers have filed a lawsuit accusing Anthropic of using copyrighted works to train its Claude AI model.
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Anthropic research suggests automated systems may improve AI alignment
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Socure acquires AI startup Fravity as fraud costs reportedly rise
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DeepMind Blog: Google pilots cryptographic double-blind AI model tests
Google partners with external institutes to test a Gemini model in a secure environment where neither side sees the other's data.
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