Scientists at Stanford have used generative AI to design and build functional viruses that do not exist in nature. Their model, Evo 2, produced 16 synthetic bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria. When tested in a secure lab, several of these AI-designed phages killed E. coli more effectively than the original. The work, published in Science, is being described as biology’s “Wright Brothers moment.” The immediate practical promise lies in phage therapy. Antibiotic resis

In the world of finance, few debates are as polarizing as the one surrounding the current AI boom. Is it a speculative bubble poised to burst, or is it a foundational investment in a technology that will redefine our economy? According to SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, even asking the question reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of the technology at hand. At his company’s annual conference in Tokyo, Son dismissed the notion of an AI bubble as "absurd." However his stance was

China has taken a significant step forward in robotics education with the opening of its first school dedicated exclusively to humanoid robotics. This new institution marks a milestone in the country’s commitment to advancing technology and preparing the next generation of engineers and innovators. The school aims to cultivate talent capable of designing, building, and programming humanoid robots that can interact naturally with humans and perform complex tasks. China's first