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Google’s AI Co-Scientist is turbocharging research with Gemini 2.0, hitting 80%+ accuracy on breakthrough hypotheses. Perplexity’s R1-1776 cuts through the noise with unfiltered answers, Microsoft’s Majorana 1 redefines quantum possibilities, and Muse AI resurrects Xbox classics. Add in AI’s healthcare wins and Pixlr’s free art magic—this issue shows how AI’s shattering limits, blending disciplines, and rewriting what’s possible.

GOOGLE

Google debuted an AI co-scientist system

Google has unveiled AI Co-Scientist, an advanced research assistant powered by Gemini 2.0, designed to accelerate scientific discovery. This multi-agent system helps researchers generate hypotheses, review literature, and refine experiments across fields like medicine, genetics, and drug discovery. It has already demonstrated 80%+ accuracy on expert benchmarks and uncovered novel insights in biomedical research. Google is rolling out access through a Trusted Tester Program for global research institutions.

Key Highlights:

• Multi-agent AI system: Uses six specialized agents to generate, refine, and validate research hypotheses.

• Breakthrough discoveries: Identified new drug applications and gene transfer mechanisms in early trials.

• High accuracy: Outperformed both existing AI models and human experts in hypothesis generation.

• Real-world validation: Successfully proposed novel drug repurposing candidates for diseases like leukemia.

• Global rollout: Available through a Trusted Tester Program for scientific institutions.

AI Co-Scientist marks a new era in AI-assisted research, enabling scientists to explore groundbreaking ideas faster. This tool doesn’t replace human expertise but enhances research efficiency, bridging gaps between disciplines and unlocking new scientific frontiers.

PERPLEXITY

R1-1776: The AI That Won’t Hold Back

Perplexity just dropped R1-1776, an open-sourced version of DeepSeek-R1, designed to ditch censorship and give users unbiased, fact-driven answers. Unlike the original R1, which dodged sensitive topics with government-aligned responses, R1-1776 tackles everything—from geopolitics to economics—with pure reasoning and transparency. Using 40K+ multilingual prompts, Perplexity fine-tuned the model with real facts, expert insights, and chain-of-thought reasoning, ensuring that it keeps its powerful LLM capabilities without dodging tough questions.

So, why does this matter? If AI is going to shape the future of decision-making, research, and automation, it needs to be free from institutional bias. Perplexity’s post-training approach ensures R1-1776 provides accurate, open-ended responses while still excelling at math, reasoning, and real-world applications. Whether you're an AI researcher, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants AI that actually answers questions, R1-1776 is your go-to model.

MICROSOFT

Microsoft’s Majorana 1: A Quantum Leap in Computing

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, a revolutionary quantum chip built on a new state of matter called a topoconductor, using Majorana fermions to enhance stability and scalability. Developed over nearly 20 years, its Topological Core is designed to manage millions of qubits, paving the way for breakthroughs in medicine, materials science, and AI. This marks a major step toward practical quantum computing, unlocking solutions to previously unsolvable problems and reshaping scientific discovery.

Muse AI: Microsoft’s Bold Move to Revive Classic Games

Microsoft Research and Xbox Game Studios have introduced Muse, an AI-powered system designed to recreate and modernize older Xbox games. Using a World and Human Action Model (WHAM) trained on 500,000 gaming sessions from Bleeding Edge, Muse can generate accurate two-minute gameplay loops, maintaining realistic physics and object persistence. Microsoft is testing real-time applications for Copilot Labs while making the model available via Azure AI Foundry and Hugging Face for developers.

This breakthrough in AI-driven game generation could reshape game preservation and accessibility, allowing older titles to run on modern platforms with minimal manual effort. As AI models like DeepMind’s Genie 2 and Stability AI’s SPAR3D push boundaries in game development, Microsoft’s Muse signals a new era of AI-powered content creation in the gaming industry.

AI HEALTH

AI is Reshaping Healthcare—From Robotic Surgery to Life-Saving Diagnostics : ISSUE # 36

This week, we’re diving into AI’s groundbreaking impact on medicine. From Mount Sinai’s first-in-NYC AI-powered robotic system for prostate treatment to AI-driven breakthroughs in stroke prevention, brain imaging, and enzyme engineering, this issue highlights how AI is no longer just a tool—it’s transforming healthcare as we know it.

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AI BYTES

Humane’s AI Pin Shuts Down—HP Buys the Tech

AI startup Humane is shutting down its AI Pin after less than a year on the market, with users given until February 28, 2025, to back up their data before the devices go offline (Reuters). HP is acquiring Humane’s technology, patents, and most employees for $116 million, but not its hardware business. Founders Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno will lead a new AI unit, HP IQ, focused on integrating AI into PCs, printers, and enterprise systems (Financial Times). Humane initially sought a $750M-$1B valuation, but the AI Pin’s poor reviews and technical flaws led to a much lower deal.

OpenAI Just Got Proxy'd: Convergence AI's Web Agent Takes the Lead

Convergence AI has introduced Proxy 1.0, a cutting-edge AI web agent designed to autonomously handle tasks like clicking, scrolling, typing, and browsing. Positioned as a direct competitor to OpenAI’s Operator, Proxy 1.0 is not only faster and 10 times cheaper but also globally accessible and free to use. This launch strengthens Convergence AI’s position in the automation space, offering a powerful tool for streamlining repetitive web tasks efficiently.

Thinking Machines Lab: Mira Murati’s Next AI Move

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has launched Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup focused on transparency and accessibility (Source: Reuters). Backed by 30+ top engineers, including OpenAI co-founder John Schulman, the team features experts from Google, Meta, and Mistral. The startup joins a wave of ex-OpenAI-led ventures, including Ilya Sutskever’s SSI, now closing a $1B+ round.

AI CREATIVITY

Create Stunning AI Art Instantly with Pixlr – No Cost, No Hassle!

Pixlr , a free AI-powered image generation and editing tool that lets you create, edit, and enhance visuals directly from your web browser. With powerful customization features, you control aspect ratio, style, color, lighting, and composition before generating images. You can even use negative prompts for extra precision!

How to Get Started with Pixlr AI:

1. Enter your prompt – describe your image (e.g., “Cat wearing sunglasses, neon style”).

2. Adjust settings – tweak lighting, colors, and style for a custom look.

3. Generate your image – let Pixlr’s AI bring your vision to life!

4. Use AI tools – remove backgrounds, erase objects, swap faces, or try Generative Fill for smart edits.

5. Download & share – perfect for marketing, design, or social media content.