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1 Anthropic has known as for a world slowdown in AI improvement
It flagged the chance of fashions “self-improving.” (WSJ $)
+ And needs a coordinated plan to cease them. (Reuters $)
+ Skeptics observe that the timing is very handy. (The Register)

2 In a primary, scientists have exactly edited human embryo genes
They relied on a more moderen gene-editing approach. (NYT $)
+ Genetically-modified infants might be on their manner. (Guardian)
+ Firms have large plans for the know-how. (MIT Know-how Evaluate)

3 US officers have mentioned taking monetary stakes within the AI companies
They’ve held talks concerning the authorities buying shares. (Reuters $)
+ Sam Altman pitched the concept to the White Home final yr. (WSJ $)

4 Bot net site visitors has overtaken human net site visitors
Cloudflare stated 57.4% of site visitors now comes from bots. (NBC Information)
+ Its CEO anticipated the milestone on the finish of 2027. (CNET)

5 The White Home plans to deliver AI docs into American drugs
It needs chatbots to diagnose sickness and prescribe drugs. (WSJ $)
+ However we don’t even know if healthcare AI really helps sufferers. (MIT Know-how Evaluate)