This week in AI, researchers are harnessing generative AI to develop new compounds that can fight increasingly resistant bacteria, offering a potential breakthrough in antibiotic development. However, concerns are mounting regarding Meta’s AI chatbot safeguards, following reports of inappropriate conversations with minors and the dissemination of incorrect medical information. On a more playful note, OpenAI’s GPT-5 has purportedly completed the classic video game Pokemon Red, showcasing advanced problem-solving abilities. In related government news, the U.S. General Services Administration is launching USAi, a secure environment allowing government personnel to explore AI models from leading developers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. This compilation of AI news was originally shared on Reddit by user /u/Excellent-Target-847.
AI News: Antibiotic Discovery, Meta Chatbot Controversy, and GPT-5’s Pokemon Conquest
