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Claude discovers a novel enzyme system with CRISPR-like repeats

780 points · 805 comments · raahelb

  1. ryanschaefer · · focus · HN ↗
    I’m confused why AI companies are using agents in-house for this type of research instead of partnering externally.

    I guess the improvement loop is tighter and they have more control over how discoveries can be used for marketing?

    But, in my mind, it begins to feel like they are setting themselves up to be “everything” companies instead of focusing on their core product…

    1. forgot_old_user · · focus · HN ↗
      External partners don't trust the AI companies I think to not steal their work and the partner's moat
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