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AI Bots Socialize, Extinct Animals Get DNA Lifeline as TikTok Faces Censor Heat

Tech and Science News Dominate Headlines

Several significant developments emerged in the tech and science sectors this week, ranging from concerns over AI partnerships to advancements in species preservation and debates over social media censorship.

Alphabet's silence regarding its rumored AI partnership with Apple during its Q4 earnings call triggered investor anxiety, according to TechCrunch. The lack of discussion raised questions about the financial implications of powering AI for Siri, especially when compared to the established advertising revenue generated by Google's search partnership. The Apple AI deal is rumored to cost Apple roughly $1 billion per year.

Meanwhile, Colossal Biosciences announced on Tuesday, February 3, its plans to preserve the DNA of 10,000 animal species, Time reported. This initiative follows the company's previous effort to resurrect the dire wolf. Colossal Biosciences aims to safeguard these genomes, potentially enabling the revival of extinct species in the future. This comes as approximately 30% of known species are expected to face extinction by 2050, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.

In the realm of social media, NPR News reported on the launch of Moltbook, a social media platform designed exclusively for AI bots. Launched a week ago, the platform raises questions about the potential for AI to develop faith, conspire, or experience emotions.

Also, a recent study challenged claims of TikTok censorship following its U.S. operations takeover, NPR News reported. The study attributed perceived content suppression to a data outage affecting all video categories, not just political ones. This research highlights the complexities of content moderation and the importance of data-driven analysis in evaluating accusations of algorithmic bias on social media platforms.

In other news, a new Netflix documentary, "The Investigation of Lucy Letby," seeks to shed new light on the trial of Lucy Letby, the neonatal nurse convicted in 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, Time reported. The documentary challenges the understanding of Letby, suggesting she may not be guilty after all. Letby was born on Jan. 4th, 1990 and had her university placement at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

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