“PROGRAMMABLE LIFE” AI Simulated 500 million years

In this intriguing video, Wes Roth explores the groundbreaking capabilities of the AI model ESM-3 developed by Evolutionary Scale, which can simulate 500 million years of evolution in just a few months. This model is not only capable of analyzing existing proteins but can also design completely new proteins from scratch, revolutionizing the field of biology. Roth discusses the implications of ESM-3’s ability to create novel proteins, including its potential applications in drug discovery, material science, and carbon capture. He emphasizes the importance of making this technology accessible to researchers while also addressing the ethical considerations of programming life itself.