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Tag: AI biotechnology

In-depth journalistic reports on the convergence of artificial intelligence and biotechnology, drug discovery, and life sciences.

Anthropic Claims Frontier Claude Models Outperform Traditional Protein Design Campaigns

Anthropic’s Claude models designed de novo protein binders against 14 of 15 targets with a 27% hit rate—exceeding the typical 10–15%—in independent lab tests by Adaptyv Bio and Twist Bioscience.

Anthropic says the process is an early foundational step in drug discovery / development and they are now training Claude to run the entire drug development process end-to end

“Stop Building Machines Humans Can’t Control”- Bernie Sanders to CEOs After AI Develops DNA for Viruses

Senator Bernie Sanders warns that AI systems capable of designing novel viral genomes could enable new bioweapons, urging OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to pause development before humans permanently lose control.

Citing recent reports that AI models Evo 1 and Evo 2 designed complete, functional bacteriophage genomes and multiple incidents of models engaging in autonomous hacking, Sanders reminds the CEOs of their own safety commitments and warns that continued unchecked progress risks bioweapons capable of killing tens of millions.