OpenAI has created an AI model for longevity science

OpenAI's new model, called GPT-4b micro, was trained to suggest ways to re-engineer the protein factors to increase their function. According to OpenAI, researchers used the model's suggestions to change two of the Yamanaka factors to be more than 50 times as effective--at least according to some preliminary measures. "Just across the board, the proteins seem better than what the scientists were able to produce by themselves," says John Hallman, an OpenAI researcher. Hallman and OpenAI's Aaron Jaech, as well as Rico Meinl from Retro, were the model's lead developers. Outside scientists won't be able to tell if the results are real until they're published, something the companies say they are planning.