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Does AI have the potential to increase human lifespan by 10 years, or is it just hype?

Perplexity wants a TikTok. The proposed deal would allow most of ByteDance's current investors to retain their equity stakes while giving Perplexity enhanced video capabilities. With a valuation that surged from $500 million to $9 billion in 2024, Perplexity sees this merger as a strategic opportunity to expand its AI-driven search offerings.

AI for Good: AI is being used to address global challenges. AI is helping us find new ways to tackle issues like the climate crisis and healthcare access. It's like having a tireless researcher working 24/7 to solve humanity's biggest problems - without the need for sleep or snack breaks.

OpenAI has developed a new AI model called GPT-4b micro, aimed at extending the human lifespan. The model, created in collaboration with longevity startup Retro Biosciences, focuses on re-engineering proteins known as Yamanaka factors to improve stem cell production efficiency. Preliminary results suggest that AI-designed proteins are over 50 times more effective than their natural counterparts. This breakthrough could potentially accelerate research in regenerative medicine and anti-aging therapies, bringing us closer to the goal of extending the average human lifespan by 10 years.

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