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Claude discovers a novel enzyme system with CRISPR-like repeats

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ryanschaefer · 1790190580 · 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. GolfPopper · 1790190689 · focus · HN ↗
  Because the goal is marketing and maxxing the IPO, not real-world results.
  1. Chance-Device · 1790192582 · focus · HN ↗
    Better than doing this, just in case you hadn’t heard: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-open-ai-influencer-marketing-strategy-chatgpt-ads-sponsorships-instagram-2026-9" rel="nofollow">https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-open-ai-influencer-ma...
    sebzim4500 · 1790199175 · focus · HN ↗
    Yeah I don't think OpenAI are the first company to discover marketing

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