System Crash Paris and Brian Crash a BioTech Conference
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Feb 28, 2025 The hosts reflect on the 50th anniversary of a pivotal biotech conference, discussing AI's role in shaping the industry's future. They critique the deregulatory mindset prevalent at such gatherings. The conversation also touches on a controversial email from federal workers, digital service taxes under Trump, and Apple’s massive investment in the U.S. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Holmes seeks an early release from prison, and intriguing anecdotes about a British monkey movie add a humorous twist to the discourse.
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Deregulation Concerns
- The original Asilomar conference aimed to demonstrate the biotech industry's capacity for self-regulation.
- Critics argue this led to a lax regulatory environment in the US, unlike stricter regulations in other countries.
Asilomar Conference
- Paris and Brian discuss their trip to Monterey for the "Spirit of Asilomar" biotech conference.
- This event marks the 50th anniversary of a landmark conference on biotech governance.
AI and Biotech's Future
- This year's Asilomar conference focuses on AI's role in biotech's future and how to govern this intersection.
- Despite diverse attendees, including journalists and NGOs, the discussions are dominated by biotechnologists.