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Artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold in modern biology. For the first time, it has produced entire viral genomes that function in laboratory conditions. This development extends beyond digital tasks and shows how advanced systems described in future technology transforming daily life are entering experimental science. The work focuses on bacteriophages, viruses that attack bacteria, and delivers measurable biological results.
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A year after a major breakthrough in large language models, researchers are still examining how DeepSeek achieved competitive mathematical and coding performance without relying on massive computing clusters. The Chinese company introduced an unconventional training pipeline that highlighted the potential of reinforcement learning in multistep problem solving. Its approach challenged the dominant belief that only large-scale supervised datasets and high-end chips guarantee top results. Below is a detailed look at how this method works and why scientists continue to scrutinize it.
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A new study led by Michigan State University scientists reveals that sports games using augmented and virtual reality can reduce loneliness and support mental health. The research, conducted by assistant professors Sanghoon Kim and Sangchul Park from MSU’s College of Education, highlights the role of AR and VR in fostering social presence and psychological benefits.
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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has reached a major agreement with authors in a case that has drawn international attention. The firm will pay $1.5bn (£1.11bn) to settle a class action lawsuit over claims it used pirated books to train its Claude AI chatbot. The settlement, awaiting approval by US District Judge William Alsup, has been described by the authors’ lawyers as the largest publicly-reported copyright recovery in history.