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Despite today’s AI-driven tools for modeling a bioprocess and a host of sensors to track the progress of a bioprocess in action, an expert’s hand still plays a key role in making protein-based drugs. As Hiller put it: “The science (or art!) of preparing very concentrated feed mixtures often relies on the careful order of addition of chemicals, manipulation of pH (up and down) and temperature, and separate preparation of certain concentrated solutions before addition to the bulk feed mixture.”

Culturing cells always included some art, with a bit of superstition thrown in the mix. When I worked in a cell-culture lab in the early 1980s, there were rumors of cells dying when an incubator was moved from one side of a room to another. So people rarely moved anything. Plus, if the media included horse serum, scientists shuddered if a batch came from a different herd. Maybe some of the superstition disappeared over the decades, but some of the art remains, as Hiller confirmed.

Still, science underlies the ongoing attempt to replicate a cell’s natural environment during a bioprocess. Instead of just putting the cells in a vat filled with medium, which is the essence of batch processing, perfusion can add nutrients and remove waste. As Hiller noted, perfusion culture “is somewhat analogous to the processes that occur for cells within an organ in the body.”

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Possible beginnings of the Economic Singularity 🤖

“A seemingly endless wave of mass layoffs is ravaging the tech industry as startup fails skyrocket and tech giants shovel their operating budgets into the AI furnace.”

Silicon Valleys software engineers are finding their previously ironclad careers crumbling under the growing cost of AI development.

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In today’s AI news, Galileo launched an Agent Leaderboard on Hugging Face, an open-source AI platform where users can build, train, access, and deploy AI models. The leaderboard is meant to help people learn how AI agents perform in real-world business applications and help teams determine which agent best fits their needs.

In other advancements, Bloomberg reported Friday that xAI is canvassing existing investors, including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Valor Equity Partners for the round, which would bring xAI’s total raised to $22.4 billion, according to Crunchbase. Bloomberg also noted that discussions are ongoing and that the terms of the fundraising round may change.

Ve done mobile app development will know how challenging it can be to deliver the right kind of experience on a smartphone. + And, while speaking with former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Wednesday, Oracle cofounder and executive chairman, Larry Ellison said that while government organizations collect massive amounts of data, it is highly fragmented, making it hard to feed it into an AI model.

In videos, the Imagination in Action video series from Davos 2025 is being uploaded and we’re featuring the sessions in today’s newsletter. First we dive into an in-depth panel discussion featuring AI visionaries Max Tegmark, Demis Hassabis, Yoshua Bengio, Dawn Song, and Ya-Qin Zhang. In this engaging conversation, the experts unpack the distinctions between narrow AI, AGI, and super intelligence …

And, an expert panel explores how regulation can drive innovation in AI, featuring perspectives from panelists: Robert Mahari, JD-PhD at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Law School, Pablo Arredondo, Vice President of CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters and Founder of Casetext, Part of Thomson Reuters, Julia Apostle, Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Gabriele Mazzini, Fellow at MIT Connection Science and Architect of EU AI Act.

Then, join AI pioneer Andrew Ng as he breaks down how artificial intelligence is moving beyond the hype to deliver tangible business results.

In this exclusive conversation with Link Ventures’ John Werner at Davos 2025, Andrew explains how AI innovations are saving costs—from making ships 10% more fuel efficient to boosting profitability in pricing analytics and legal compliance.

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Wound infections are common combat injuries and can take otherwise able-bodied personnel out of operations and/or result in severe medical complications. Current standard of care relies on complicated and often time-consuming tests to identify the specific infection-inducing pathogens that caused the wound infection. Therapeutic treatments rely on broad-spectrum and high-dose antibiotics alongside surgical excision – which are not pathogen specific, drive antibiotic resistance, can have toxic side effects, require advanced medical training, and can result in high treatment costs and burden on patients. A game-changing approach to managing infection of combat wounds, particularly one that can be applied autonomously, would benefit warfighter readiness and resilience.

The BioElectronics to Sense and Treat (BEST) program seeks to meet this need by developing wearable, automated technologies that can predict and prevent a wound infection before it can occur, and to eliminate an infection if it has already taken hold. To achieve this, DARPA is seeking researchers to develop novel bioelectronic smart bandages comprised of wound infection sensor and treatment modules. The sensors should be high-resolution and provide real-time, continual monitoring of wounds based on, for example, the person’s immune state and the collection of bacteria that live in and around a wound. Data from these sensors will be used to predict if a wound will fail to heal due to infection, diagnose the infection, and regulate administration of targeted treatments – using closed-loop control to prevent or resolve infection for improved wound healing.

“Given that infection initiates at the time of injury and can take hold before aid arrives, particularly in austere environments, the earlier we can deploy these technologies, the bigger impact they will have,” noted Dr. Leonard Tender, BEST program manager. “Even if medivac occurs immediately, without the ability to prevent infection, the downstream care required to treat the surge of wound infections resulting from a large-scale combat operation could easily overwhelm care capacity.”

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Summary: A new study suggests that ChatGPT’s responses in psychotherapy scenarios are often rated higher than those written by human therapists. Researchers found that participants struggled to distinguish between AI-generated and therapist-written responses in couple’s therapy vignettes. ChatGPT’s responses were generally longer and contained more nouns and adjectives, providing greater contextualization.

This additional detail may have contributed to higher ratings on core psychotherapy principles. The findings highlight AI’s potential role in therapeutic interventions while raising ethical and practical concerns about its integration into mental health care. Researchers emphasize the need for professionals to engage with AI developments to ensure responsible oversight.

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Time to see what the weather on Mars is, next to the Curiosity Rover, and also find out what the Perseverance Rover has discovered in Jezero Crater.

Join aerospace engineer Mike DiVerde for the latest updates from NASA’s Mars rovers! Get an insider’s look at Perseverance’s exciting expedition toward Witch Hazel Hill in Jezero Crater. This episode features exclusive Mars photos, current Martian weather readings, and fascinating details about Mars surface conditions that space enthusiasts won’t want to miss. Learn about the latest Mars discoveries as we explore real-time rover updates and the cutting-edge space technology that makes robotic exploration possible. Whether you’re interested in planetary science or simply curious about what’s happening on the Red Planet, this comprehensive Mars exploration update delivers the most recent findings from our mechanical explorers on Mars.

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Time, by its very nature, is a paradox. We live anchored in the present, yet we are constantly traveling between the past and the future—through memories and aspirations alike. Technological advancements have accelerated this relationship with time, turning what was once impossible into a tangible reality. At the heart of this transformation lies Artificial Intelligence (AI), which, far from being just a tool, is becoming an extension of the human experience, redefining how we interact with the world.

In the past, automatic doors were the stuff of science fiction. Paper maps were essential for travel. Today, these have been replaced by smart sensors and navigation apps. The smartphone, a small device that fits in the palm of our hand, has become an extension of our minds, connecting us to the world instantly. Even its name reflects its evolution—from a mere mobile phone to a “smart” device, now infused with traces of intelligence, albeit artificial.

And it is in this landscape that AI takes center stage. The debate over its risks and benefits has been intense. Many fear a stark divide between humans and machines, as if they are destined for an inevitable clash. But what if, instead of adversaries, we saw technology as an ally? The fusion of human and machine is already underway, quietly shaping our daily lives.

When applied effectively, AI becomes a discreet assistant, capable of anticipating our needs and enhancing productivity. Studies suggest that by 2035, AI could double annual economic growth, transforming not only business but society as a whole. Naturally, some jobs will disappear, but new ones will emerge. History has shown that evolution is inevitable and that the future belongs to those who adapt.

But what about AI’s role in our personal lives? From music recommendations tailored to our mood to virtual assistants that complete our sentences before we do, AI is already recognizing behavioral patterns in remarkable ways. Through Machine Learning, computer systems do more than just store data—they learn from it, dynamically adjusting and improving. Deep Learning takes this concept even further, simulating human cognitive processes to categorize information and make decisions based on probabilities.

But what if the relationship between humans and machines could transcend time itself? What if we could leave behind an interactive digital legacy that lives on forever? This is where a revolutionary concept emerges: digital immortality.

ETER9 is a project that embodies this vision, exploring AI’s potential to preserve interactive memories, experiences, and conversations beyond physical life. Imagine a future where your great-grandchildren could “speak” with you, engaging with a digital presence that reflects your essence. More than just photos or videos, this would be a virtual entity that learns, adapts, and keeps individuality alive.

The truth is, whether we realize it or not, we are all being shaped by algorithms that influence our online behavior. Platforms like Facebook are designed to keep us engaged for as long as possible. But is this the right path? A balance must be found—a point where technology serves humanity rather than the other way around.

We don’t change the world through empty criticism. We change it through innovation and the courage to challenge the status quo. Surrounding ourselves with intelligent people is crucial; if we are the smartest in the room, perhaps it’s time to find a new room.

The future has always fascinated humanity. The unknown evokes fear, but it also drives progress. Many of history’s greatest inventions were once deemed impossible. But “impossible” is only a barrier until it is overcome.

Sometimes, it feels like we are living in the future before the world is ready. But maturity is required to absorb change. Knowing when to pause and when to move forward is essential.

And so, in a present that blends with the future, we arrive at the ultimate question:

What does it mean to be eternal?

Perhaps the answer lies in our ability to dream, create, and leave a legacy that transcends time.

After all, isn’t digital eternity our true journey through time?

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Copyright © 2025, Henrique Jorge

Meta Platforms is assembling a specialized team within its Reality Labs division, led by Marc Whitten, to develop the AI, sensors, and software that could power the next wave of humanoid robots.

S platform capabilities. + s social media platforms. We believe expanding our portfolio to invest in this field will only accrue value to Meta AI and our mixed and augmented reality programs, Bosworth said. + How is Meta planning to advance its robotics work?

S CTO Andrew Bosworth. Bloomberg News reported the hiring first. + Meta has also appointed John Koryl as vice president of retail. Koryl, the former CEO of second-hand e-commerce platform The RealReal, will focus on boosting direct sales of Meta’s Quest mixed reality headsets and AI wearables, including Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica.

S initial play is to become the backbone of the industry similar to what Google The company has already started talks with robotics firms like Unitree Robotics and Figure AI. With plans to hire 100 engineers this year and billions committed to AI and AR/VR, Meta is placing a major bet on humanoid robots as the next leap in smart home technology.

Meta is stepping into humanoid robotics, competing with firms like Nvidia-backed, Figure AI, and Tesla Robotics.

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