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☀️ On this day: On February 20, 1947, computer pioneer Alan Turing proposed testing artificial intelligence through the game of chess. This idea laid the groundwork for the development of the Turing Test, a fundamental concept in AI research.

What’s happening:

• 📱 Apple unveils cheaper iPhone with AI

• ⚠️ Bill Gates warns of AI, climate, and biothreats

• 🚀 Biggest AI biology model deciphers genomes

• 🚨 USDS engineering director resigns over mass firings

• 💻 Microsoft announces quantum computing breakthrough

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📱 Apple unveils cheaper iPhone with AI ↗️LINK

• What: Apple introduced the iPhone 16e, a $599 model launching this month. It features the A18 chip, FaceID, a single-lens camera, and Apple’s first in-house cellular modem (C1). It supports Apple Intelligence, making it the cheapest iPhone with AI features.

• Why: Apple aims to attract new users and boost iPhone sales, which declined 1% year-over-year. This new model replaces the iPhone SE, eliminating fingerprint scanners from future iPhones.

• Impact: The 16e expands Apple’s AI ecosystem at a lower price, potentially driving adoption. It also signals a shift in Apple’s product launches, as it was revealed via press release rather than a live event.

⚠️ Bill Gates warns of AI, climate, and biothreats ↗️LINK

• What: Bill Gates highlighted four major threats facing younger generations: climate change, bioterrorism/pandemics, nuclear war, and advanced AI. While AI poses risks, he also sees it as a tool to address skill shortages in healthcare and education.

• Why: Gates believes these challenges require proactive solutions. AI experts like Geoffrey Hinton have warned of existential risks, while public concern over AI’s potential dangers continues to grow.

• Impact: Despite these threats, Gates remains optimistic, predicting major medical breakthroughs. He suggests that heightened awareness will drive younger generations to take action and prevent worst-case scenarios.

🚀 Biggest AI biology model deciphers genomes ↗️LINK

• What: Scientists unveiled Evo-2, the largest AI model for biology, trained on 128,000 genomes. It can write whole chromosomes, generate small genomes, and interpret complex DNA, including disease-linked non-coding sequences. Developed by the Arc Institute, Stanford, and NVIDIA, it’s open for scientists to use and adapt.

• Why: Evo-2 aims to revolutionize genetic research by providing a powerful tool for understanding and designing DNA. Unlike previous protein models, it analyzes both coding and non-coding genetic sequences.

• Impact: The model could accelerate breakthroughs in gene therapy, synthetic biology, and disease research. However, scientists stress the need for further validation before fully embracing its potential.

🚨 USDS engineering director resigns over mass firings ↗️LINK

• What: Anne Marshall, director of data science and engineering at the U.S. Digital Service (USDS), resigned after the Elon Musk-led rebranding to the "US DOGE Service" and mass firings of around 50 staff members. She criticized the cuts as "shortsighted" and detrimental to the government’s digital mission.

• Why: The restructuring has created confusion, with unclear leadership and a merger of USDS and DOGE teams. Even DOGE employees reportedly don’t know who is officially in charge.

• Impact: The upheaval raises concerns about the future of U.S. digital government projects. The uncertainty may lead to further resignations and weaken public trust in the administration’s tech initiatives.

💻 Microsoft announces quantum computing breakthrough ↗️LINK

• What: Microsoft announced Majorana 1, its first quantum processor based on topological qubits, a breakthrough 17 years in the making. The chip leverages a new material, a "topoconductor," to control Majorana particles, making qubits more stable and scalable.

• Why: Quantum computing has long faced challenges in qubit reliability. With Majorana 1, Microsoft claims it can fit a million qubits on a single chip, enabling powerful simulations in medicine, materials science, and more.

• Impact: Microsoft’s advancements could accelerate quantum computing's real-world applications. DARPA has selected Microsoft to develop a fault-tolerant prototype, aiming to build practical quantum computers “in years, not decades.”

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