How AI could generate new life-forms | Eric Nguyen

This podcast features a TED Talk by Eric Nguyen, a bioengineer and genomic AI pioneer, who discusses the potential of using AI to generate DNA. He explains how AI can read, write, and build DNA like a language, leading to breakthroughs in medicine and the creation of new life forms. Nguyen shares his team's work on developing an AI model called Evo, which can generate DNA sequences and even create functional CRISPRs. He envisions a future where AI can personalize medicine, cure diseases, and even engineer new species, while also acknowledging the biosecurity risks and the need for responsible innovation. The podcast also includes advertisements for Robinhood and The Indicator from Planet Money, as well as a preview of the TED Radio Hour.