Friday, December 13, 2024

What’s the future of CRISPR-infused babies? And can we put our money where our climate concerns are?

Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui, notorious for his 2018 gene-editing controversy, has reportedly resumed working on the concept of modifying an individual’s DNA at conception, but with a crucial modification. 

This time, he claims, he will restrict his assessment to animals and non-viable human fetuses. Until society accepts his concept of using “genetic vaccines” to prevent common diseases, he won’t try to bring a being into existence.

During a candid, exclusive interview with MIT Technology Review last week, the scientist stood by his earlier findings and shared that he regrets only one thing. .

Mike Schroepfer, a renowned expert, gained insight into climate change in 2020, prompting him to reflect on his role in addressing this pressing issue. As the former Chief Technology Officer at Meta, he could expedite critical assessments and enable us to prepare for intensifying threats by capitalizing on his technical expertise and financial resources.

As the looming threat of local climate shifts began dominating an ever-growing portion of his attention, he made the decision to relinquish his role as chief technology officer by 2021. Since then, he has spearheaded several innovative local weather technology projects, including an initiative that tackles the ambitious concept of solar geoengineering.

In the final days of his tenure, Schroepfer shared insights with MIT Technology Review about his approach to tackling the climate crisis, justifying the investment in polarizing climate interventions, and exploring the potential impact of AI and the upcoming presidential election on clean energy progress. .

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