Daily Tech News Show Meta Thinks Superintelligence is “Super, Thanks For Asking!” - DTNSB 5037
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Jun 10, 2025 Join Dr. Niki, a science communicator and biology expert, as she dives into the latest in tech and genetics. She highlights IBM's groundbreaking plans for the Starling quantum computer. The discussion shifts to the intriguing potential of editing spider genomes with CRISPR-Cas9, revealing possibilities in fashion and material science. Additionally, the competitive race for superintelligence unfolds as Meta pushes boundaries in AI, making for a captivating exploration of innovation in the tech world.
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Meta's AI Drive Mixes Ambition and Business
- Meta's funding of superintelligence projects is likely about securing leadership and lucrative government contracts.
- Despite hype, realistic timelines for superintelligence remain uncertain.
Meta's Superintelligence Push
- Meta is aggressively pursuing AI superintelligence with a new research lab and hiring led by Mark Zuckerberg.
- They are partnering with Scale AI and recruiting top talent to compete in the AI race.
CRISPR Enables Precision Editing
- CRISPR-Cas9, Nobel-winning gene editing tool, enables precise cutting or inserting in genomes.
- Applying CRISPR to spiders serves as proof of concept for editing complex organisms.