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US, Google, Meta Fund AI Biology Initiative with $1.8 Billion
A $1.8 billion investment in open datasets for AI biology research is being spearheaded by the philanthropic venture Biohub, with participation from the US government, Google's parent Alphabet, and Meta Platforms. Google DeepMind and Meta are contributing $300 million collectively, while the Department of Energy is providing over $500 million. This Virtual Biology Initiative aims to accelerate drug development by creating predictive models based on cellular response measurements across various conditions.
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