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Google DeepMind has published the AlphaGenome Atlas, a one petabyte dataset predicting approximately nine billion single letter changes to human DNA. This resource includes every possible variant, each assigned an AlphaGenome Variant Impact score. The score estimates potential damage from genetic alteration, combining two of DeepMind's models. The dataset is over 30 times larger than the AlphaFold Database.

A United States cybersecurity firm has demonstrated a method for hijacking WeChat accounts using artificial intelligence via unanswered voice calls. This discovery has intensified existing concerns surrounding AI driven cyber threats and prompted further calls for bilateral cooperation between the United States and China regarding digital security. The method exploited a flaw within the widely used messaging and payments application.

OpenAI is intensifying its collaboration with Samsung Electronics, expanding their joint efforts across semiconductor development and enterprise artificial intelligence services. This move comes as the ChatGPT creator pursues the development of its own proprietary chips. Harrison Kim, General Manager of OpenAI Korea, discussed the progression of this partnership, noting significant strides in the joint production and research of next-generation chips.