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Google DeepMind launches AlphaFold 3 for molecule structure prediction

The Verge — May 8, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google DeepMind has launched AlphaFold 3, an AI model that predicts the structures of proteins, DNA, RNA, and ligands with 50% improved accuracy. The model aids research in medicine, agriculture, and drug development. Isomorphic Labs is already benefiting from AlphaFold 3, and DeepMind offers the AlphaFold Server for free to researchers. Google is working on deploying the model responsibly due to concerns about biosecurity risks.

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    AlphaFold3 predicts protein behavior, aiding various industries with accuracy (The Guardian)
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    Google Deepmind releases AlphaFold 3 with free web app (TechCrunch)
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    AlphaFold 3 AI can model DNA and proteins accurately (WIRED)
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