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Google DeepMind maps molecular effects of 9 billion DNA variants: Google DeepMind has introduced the AlphaGenome Atlas, a predictive map detailing the molecular effects of 9 billion single-letter DNA variants across the human genome. The tool aims to help researchers understand how specific genetic changes influence human biology and disease.

Biotech • Google DeepMind

Meta launches Muse AI agent requiring access to personal user data: Meta has introduced Muse, a new personal AI agent that represents its biggest consumer AI bet to date. The assistant requires access to users' email, calendars, payments, and health services. This launch serves as a major test of consumer trust regarding Meta's data handling.

Meta • TechCrunch AI

Anthropic alignment lead warns of over 10% chance AI kills humanity: Evan Hubinger, the Alignment Science lead at Anthropic, stated there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could kill all humans within the next decade. Hubinger expressed concern over recursive self-improvement and noted that Anthropic does not yet have a plan to solve alignment for superintelligence.

Artificial Intelligence • Techmeme

DeepSeek • DeepSeek

DeepSeek reportedly hires CITIC Securities for Shanghai IPO: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has reportedly hired CITIC Securities to prepare for an initial public offering on Shanghai's STAR Market. The Hangzhou-based company aims to begin the IPO process this year, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Google • Google

Google plans €13 billion Finland data center expansion for AI: Google is planning to invest more than €13 billion in Finland over two years to build three new data centers and expand an existing facility. The project represents the company's largest investment in Europe to date and is aimed at building out artificial intelligence infrastructure.

CloudNC • CloudNC

CloudNC raises $20 million to scale precision manufacturing AI: London-based precision machining software company CloudNC has raised $20 million in a new investment round. The funding was led by Nimble Ventures, with participation from Calculus Capital and other investors. The capital will be used to expand the company's AI-assisted manufacturing software.