Apple wants AI to run directly on its hardware; Humane’s AI Pin will start shipping in March.

🔬 Scientists discover first new antibiotics in over 60 years using AI. Link

• Scientists have discovered a new class of antibiotics capable of combating drug-resistant MRSA bacteria, marking the first significant breakthrough in antibiotic discovery in 60 years, thanks to advanced AI-driven deep learning models.

• The team from MIT employed an enlarged deep learning model and extensive datasets to predict the activity and toxicity of new compounds, leading to the identification of two promising antibiotic candidates.

• These new findings, which aim to open the black box of AI in pharmaceuticals, could significantly impact the fight against antimicrobial resistance, as nearly 35,000 people die annually in the EU from such infections.

🧠 The brain-implant company going for Neuralink's jugular. Link

• Synchron's implantable brain-computer interface, Stentrode, allows severely paralyzed individuals to operate computers using their thoughts, avoiding complex brain surgery.

• The company's largest human trial to date uses sensors in blood vessels to capture neural signals and translate them into computer commands like clicking and scrolling.

• Competing with companies like Neuralink, Synchron's simpler and less invasive approach may lead to quicker market entry pending FDA approval, with less need for user-specific algorithm training.

⚖️ AI tool draws up complex legislation in just 15 seconds. Link

• In Porto Alegre, Brazil, a lawmaker used ChatGPT to draft legislation preventing a local water company from charging residents for new meters.

• The AI-drafted bill, presented by Councilman Ramiro Rosário, was unanimously approved, showcasing the efficiency of ChatGPT compared to traditional drafting methods.

• Rosário believes this is the first legislation globally fully crafted by an AI program, and he foresees potential impacts on the need for human public relations teams.

• Some government colleagues express skepticism and call for the law's revocation, deeming the use of ChatGPT in legislation a dangerous precedent. Concerns include biases and limitations of the AI tool in legal contexts.

 🍎 Apple wants AI to run directly on its hardware instead of in the cloud. Link

• Apple focuses on running large language models on iPhones to improve AI without relying on cloud computing.

• Their research suggests potential for faster, offline AI response and enhanced privacy due to on-device processing.

• Apple's work could lead to more sophisticated virtual assistants and new AI features in smartphones.

 🤖 Humane’s AI Pin will start shipping in March. Link

• Humane's AI Pin, an AI-powered wearable, is set to ship in March 2024.

• Priority for shipping will be given to early orders and shipment sequence will be based on the order date.

• The device offers hands-free AI responses to user queries without requiring a screen, demonstrated through various AI services.

• The AI Pin comes with a starting price of $699 and a mandatory $24 per month subscription for a phone number and cellular data access.

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