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Can AI Make You Live to 100 - And Feel Like You're 30?

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has partnered with Retro Biosciences to develop an advanced AI model to extend human lifespan.

The Science: Scientists have discovered special proteins called Yamanaka factors that can turn regular adult cells into powerful stem cells.

• Think of these stem cells as blank slates that can become any type of cell the body needs – like skin cells, heart cells, or brain cells.

• This matters because doctors could potentially create any type of cell a patient needs for healing - like growing new heart tissue after a heart attack or repairing damaged spinal cord cells - using the patient's own cells to avoid rejection.

The Breakthrough: The new AI analyzed huge amounts of data about how proteins work in the body and suggested changes to these Yamanaka factors.

• When tested in the lab, the AI's modifications made the process work 50 times better than before. This means scientists could potentially create these valuable stem cells much more quickly and efficiently.

Why This Matters:

• Doctors might be able to repair or replace damaged organs and tissues more effectively, whether they're damaged by aging, accidents, or disease.

• Scientists could potentially slow down aging by replacing old cells with fresh, healthy ones. Imagine your grandmother in her 90s taking up skateboarding (just kidding … or am I?)

Bottom line: While these early results are exciting, a lot more research is needed before these techniques can be safely used in medical treatments.

But hey, for the first time in history, we might actually have to start planning for those 100th birthday parties. Better start saving up for all those candles! 😉

US Just Created an "AI Elite" - Is Your Country On the List?

The US has just tightened AI chip export rules, dividing countries into different “tiers.”

Here’s why it matters: AI chips, like advanced GPUs, are the "brains" powering artificial intelligence. They enable faster processing of massive amounts of data, allowing AI to perform complex tasks like image recognition, language translation, and decision-making at incredible speeds.

The restrictions of US AI chips, like NVIDIA’s A100 or H100, aims to preserve U.S. technological leadership in AI and prevent advanced AI capabilities from being used for military purposes by rival nations.

Here are the tiers:

1. Unrestricted access: 18 close U.S. allies, including the UK, Japan, and Australia

2. Limited access: Over 100 countries, including India, Israel, and Singapore, subject to export caps and licensing requirements

3. Restricted access: Countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, facing severe restrictions or outright bans

So what does it mean to be in Tier 2: Limited access? Well let’s take India as an example:

• In the short run, it might not have a huge impact but in the long run, it will.

• India’s National AI Mission, which calls for thousands of GPUs to power AI research, healthcare, and more, may face hurdles in scaling up beyond initial plans.

• Large-scale AI data centers requiring hundreds of thousands of GPUs may face delays or downsizing, potentially putting Indian enterprises at a competitive disadvantage globally.

Here’s what I think India will do:

• Accelerate domestic semiconductor and GPU development initiatives.

• Explore partnerships with other countries to diversify AI chip sources and reduce dependence on US suppliers.

• Engage in diplomatic negotiations with the Trump administration to secure more favorable AI chip access terms, otherwise known as “AI chip diplomacy.”

Remember this term: AI Chip Diplomacy - it's shaping up to be one of the most crucial elements of modern international relations. 😎

Is Apple's Innovative Era Over?

Mark Zuckerberg recently said Apple hasn’t innovated since the iPhone, focusing on flashy hardware instead of building exciting things.

To be exact, he said, “It’s like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone and now they’re just kind of sitting on it 20 years later.” Eeek. 😲

Zuckerberg also warned that companies that slow down in innovation like this eventually get beaten by others.

As someone who recently spent a fortune on a new iPhone, his comments made me wonder—are these high-end phones really all that different anymore?

Die hard Apple fans are criticizing Zuckerberg’s comments, arguing that Apple’s work in improving privacy measures is second to none in the tech industry. What do you think? Has Apple really been falling behind in innovation for years, or is this just a matter of perspective?