AlphaFold, the artificial‑intelligence system created by DeepMind, has moved from early work on games to becoming a cornerstone of modern biology. Its breakthrough version, AlphaFold2, achieved atomic‑level protein structure predictions, leading to a public database that now holds predictions for the entire known protein universe. Researchers worldwide—millions in hundreds of countries—use the resource daily, and the technology continues to expand into DNA, RNA and drug design through AlphaFold 3. While the system faces challenges such as hallucinations in disordered regions, DeepMind is pairing generative models with rigorous verification and developing multi‑agent AI co‑scientists to further accelerate discovery. Leia mais →

OpenAI has been described as the leading force of an emerging AI empire that emphasizes rapid development and market dominance over efficiency, safety, and broader societal benefits. Journalists note that the company’s push for artificial general intelligence (AGI) has driven massive spending, extensive data scraping, and a race‑for‑speed mindset that shapes the entire industry. Critics argue this approach amplifies harms such as job displacement, concentration of wealth, and content‑moderation challenges, while questioning whether the promised benefits to humanity will ever materialize. Leia mais →

In a recent development, Meta formerly known as Facebook, has decided to disband its protein folding team. The move signifies the company's shift towards more commercial artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This decision comes amidst a broader trend of tech companies focusing on the commercial viability of their AI research. Leia mais →