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Monday, March 6, 2023

AI and artificially created Proteins


Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to simulate and predict the properties of artificial proteins, which can be designed to have specific functions such as targeted drug delivery, industrial biocatalysis, and protein-based materials. 

AI-powered techniques such as machine learning and deep learning are used to analyze vast amounts of protein structure and sequence data, allowing researchers to predict how different amino acid sequences will fold into a particular structure and how that structure will behave under different conditions.

One approach to designing artificial proteins using AI involves using generative models, such as generative adversarial networks (GANs) and variational autoencoders (VAEs), which can generate new protein sequences that have desired properties. These models are trained on large datasets of known protein structures and properties, allowing them to generate new sequences that are likely to have similar properties.

Another approach is to use AI-powered molecular docking and dynamics simulations to predict how different amino acid sequences will interact with specific target molecules, such as drugs or enzymes. These simulations can help identify sequences that are likely to bind to a target molecule and optimize their properties to enhance binding affinity or catalytic activity.

The use of AI in designing artificial proteins has the potential to revolutionize drug discovery, as it can greatly accelerate the development of new drugs with highly specific targeting and reduced side effects. It also has applications in materials science, where AI-designed proteins can be used to create new materials with unique properties. However, there are also concerns around the safety and ethical implications of these technologies, and more research is needed to fully understand their potential impact.

AI generating images , text , artificial proteins and now voice !!


Microsoft released a paper on a new AI called VALL-E that can accurately simulate anyone’s voice based on a sample just three seconds long.


Imagine the chaos that it can cause - deepfakes and impersonations 


Will trust be a victim of AI ?


From chatgpt 


Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in simulating human voices, with natural language processing and deep learning algorithms enabling AI-powered voice assistants and chatbots to mimic human-like speech patterns and intonations.


These AI systems use machine learning techniques to learn from vast amounts of voice data and generate synthetic speech that closely resembles human speech, making them increasingly indistinguishable from real human voices. 







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