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Stanford Engineer Uses Genome Language Models, Critiques "AI-Designed Virus" Claims

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A chemical engineer at Stanford University, Dr. Brian Hie, has utilized genome language models, analogous to AI chatbots, for a specific task. However, the claim that an "AI-designed virus" has been created is disputed, with the argument that specialized tools were used, not general AI. This distinction is crucial to avoid misrepresenting the capabilities and applications of AI in scientific research. AI

IMPACT Highlights the nuanced distinction between specialized tools and general AI, cautioning against overstating AI's direct design capabilities in scientific breakthroughs.

RANK_REASON The item is a commentary on the reporting of AI's role in scientific discovery, specifically refuting the idea of an 'AI-designed virus'.

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Stanford Engineer Uses Genome Language Models, Critiques "AI-Designed Virus" Claims

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// mastodon.social/@benroyce/1170 53171967296103 "Dr Brian Hie, a chemical engineer at Stanford University in California, used genome language models,

    RE: https:// mastodon.social/@benroyce/1170 53171967296103 "Dr Brian Hie, a chemical engineer at Stanford University in California, used genome language models, the genetic equivalent of the large language models behind AI chatbots..." This is such absolute bullshit. There is no …

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