Scientists created "wooly mice" by editing multiple genes linked to hair growth, demonstrating advanced gene-editing capabilities crucial for bringing back mammoth-like creatures. While the focus is on the editing process itself rather than creating a mouse-mammoth hybrid, this marks a significant step toward complex genetic modifications needed for de-extinction projects.
Anysphere, the company behind Cursor, is in talks to raise capital at a staggering $10 billion valuation, fueled by the booming AI coding assistant sector. This potential deal, driven by investor enthusiasm and Anysphere's impressive ARR growth, highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption in coding and the willingness to pay high multiples for promising companies in this space.
China is setting up a massive state-backed fund to boost its capabilities in AI, quantum tech, and other key sectors. This move comes as a response to US tech restrictions and aims to strengthen domestic consumption and technological independence.
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