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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

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Part of that comes from the need to closely examine every relevant molecule, studying its chemical composition and interactions as well as its physical structure at the atomic level. Discovery and research of new molecular compounds is an expensive business, with development costs exceeding $10 billion per substance in some cases.

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Top 7 generative AI use cases for business

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For example, if a company regularly purchases sensitive chemical or biological compounds, gen AI can add special handling instructions to the purchase order. Coding assistants One of the use cases for gen AI that pops up the most frequently is the coding assistant.

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LiLz uses computer vision to read gauges and dials where humans prefer not to tread

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.” They started by targeting basic building management, but now have expanded to chemical and industrial plants, construction and manufacturing sites, public infrastructure and more due to customer demand, he added. And the capabilities of the device are increasing as well.

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Will enterprises soon keep their best gen AI use cases under wraps?

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Normally, a CCO develops ideas about what the market needs and communicates them to a design team, which produces sketches to then be reviewed by the CCO. Helping software developers write and test code Similarly in tech, companies are currently open about some of their use cases, but protective of others.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Finding product-market fit, pitch deck teardown, getting into YC

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Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Improving tech like solid-state batteries, replacing specific chemical components and using hybrid chemistries are just a few of the techniques startups are deploying to unlock benefits like reducing weight while increasing range and safety.

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The future of healthcare: Why enterprises must embrace AI innovation

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The intersection of AI, software, and data management is set to revolutionize healthcare and will serve as a critical driver of medical innovation and improved patient outcomes. By analyzing vast datasets, AI can identify new chemical combinations and potential treatments for diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s.

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Morressier wants academic conferences to feel cutting-edge

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The company began with a focus on content ephemerality, and nearly seven years later, Morressier has built an end-to-end software layer that it hopes makes the academic conference experience as cutting-edge as the research within it. Indeed, the company took four years to raise its first check due to development.