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Harvard researchers just created an AI system that predicts how viruses could mutate in the future — with the potential to help ‘future-proof’ vaccines.

Will AI stomp out the next pandemic before it starts? Let’s dive in…

In today’s AI rundown:

• 🦠 AI predicts future viral mutations

• 🎧 Study shows deepfake audio is getting scary realistic

• 🛠️ 9 New AI tools

• 💡 Unleash your AI business idea generator

• 🤖 3 Quick AI updates

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HARVARD AI RESEARCH

🦠 AI predicts future viral mutations

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The Rundown: Researchers at Harvard and the University of Oxford just developed an AI system that can forecast new variants of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and influenza — with hopes the tech can help ‘future-proof’ vaccines against mutations.

The details:

• The tool, EVEscape, uses evolutionary data to predict mutations that viruses may develop — also incorporating biological details like specific regions targeted by the immune system.

• In tests, EVEscape accurately predicted major COVID variants and antibody treatment susceptibility.

• It scans tens of thousands of variants to identify the most threatening — sharing predictions with the hope of designing vaccines resistant to future strains.

The relevance: Can AI help stomp out a future pandemic before it starts? The ability to get ahead of a variant’s evolution could have massive impacts on vaccination strategies and preparedness for viral outbreaks.

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MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

🧠 AI diagnoses brain tumors mid-surgery

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The Rundown: Researchers in the Netherlands have developed an AI system that can rapidly analyze DNA from tumors DURING surgery — providing diagnostic details to help guide the operation.

The details:

• The AI scans tumor DNA modifications to classify the type and subtype in under 90 minutes.

• Quick diagnosis aids decisions on how aggressively to remove tissue near the tumor.

• In tests, the AI matched standard pathology methods and provided actionable insights during live surgeries.

• The tool works faster than sending samples for genetic sequencing — which can often take weeks.

Why it matters: This innovative AI system could be a game-changer for surgeries — empowering surgeons with rapid genetic insight for more tailored, real-time decisions that can improve outcomes.

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AI TRAINING

 💡 Unleash your AI business idea generator

Struggling with business idea generation? This advanced prompt below turns ChatGPT into an unlimited ideation engine.

Use this framework: Prompt ChatGPT to take a challenge and methodically brainstorm innovative solutions, analyzing scenarios and opportunities. For the full prompt (its long) see the ALT text of the image below.

Respond to its initial question: When ChatGPT asks for a challenge, describe a problematic experience to address. Ex: "Access to mental health services."

Review the ideas: ChatGPT will provide an elevator pitch, future vision, analysis, and value propositions for potential solutions.

Identify promising concepts: Pick and choose the most promising ideas, and simply prompt ChatGPT “I want to explore idea number [x] further“

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🌍 Global divides emerge on AI regulation

While the EU pushes for strict, unified regulation of AI — not everyone is on board. Countries in Southeast Asia are reportedly taking a business-friendly, hands-off approach to AI regulation — aiming to support innovation while letting local governments shape policy.

⭐️ Space Force pauses generative AI over security

The U.S. Space Force is pressing pause on its use of generative AI — citing cybersecurity and data handling concerns. The agency says it aims to adopt the revolutionary tech responsibly — but there are concerns that the move could put the division behind rivals like China.

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