DTU team uses ORCA quantum computer to boost AI peptide generation
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark used a hybrid quantum-classical system from ORCA Computing to improve a generative AI model for designing novel peptides. The project was run on spare time and leftover funding, demonstrating that quantum computers can enhance AI-driven drug discovery.
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A new analysis suggests that while AI tools accelerate individual researchers' careers, they may reduce the diversity of scientific questions explored, leading to a flattening of overall discovery. The finding comes from a study published in IEEE Spectrum, which examined publication trends and career outcomes.
DeepSeek plans to develop its own AI chips to bypass US export controls
DeepSeek, the Chinese startup behind competitive LLMs, is planning to enter the silicon business by developing its own AI chips, according to Reuters. The company has been working on the move for about a year, meeting with potential hardware partners and hiring engineers for the project. This move is seen as a response to US export controls that restrict Chinese access to advanced semiconductors.
