Week in AI Summary from Perplexity

• : Amazon unveiled its "Ocelot" chip, based on "cat qubit" technology, which significantly reduces quantum computing errors. This advancement could accelerate the commercialization of quantum computing, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals and logistics3.

• : The latest AI model, Grok 3, excels in logic and programming tasks but struggles with humor and ethical reasoning. It represents a step forward in reasoning capabilities but still faces challenges in creative and ethical contexts25.

• : The market for AI in drug commercialization is growing rapidly, with a projected CAGR of 24% by 2032. AI is being used to optimize pricing, market access strategies, and patient engagement, particularly in North America, which leads the sector4.

• : Researchers at the University of Florida developed an algorithm capable of predicting dominant COVID-19 variants 10 weeks in advance. This highlights AI's potential in global health security through predictive analytics and outbreak modeling1.

• : A new hybrid AI system combines deep learning and automated reasoning to design proteins with specific functionalities. This innovation could lead to breakthroughs in medicine, such as tackling antibiotic resistance or designing custom enzymes11.

• : Columbia University hosted a summit showcasing interdisciplinary AI research addressing challenges like healthcare, climate change, and ethics. The event emphasized responsible innovation and preparing future AI leaders

• : The upcoming NVIDIA conference will feature over 1,000 sessions on topics like generative AI in e-commerce, industrial automation, and digital twins. Keynotes will explore the future of AI across industries25.

• : A recent survey revealed skepticism about achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) with current technologies. Most respondents prioritized creating safe and beneficial systems over pursuing AGI at all costs. Some even advocated halting AGI development until safety measures are established9.

• : Ongoing discussions worldwide focus on balancing innovation with ethical considerations to ensure AI technologies are deployed responsibly7.

• : AlphaFold continues to revolutionize biochemistry by predicting 200 million protein structures. This accelerates drug discovery and enables solutions for global challenges like plastic degradation25.

• : OpenAI launched "Deep Research," an agentic AI tool capable of conducting complex online research tasks in minutes. It showcases advancements in automating intricate information-gathering processes6.

The past week has highlighted significant strides in AI across commercial applications, academic research, and ethical considerations, underscoring its transformative potential across industries.

Citations:

1. https://news.ufl.edu/2025/03/ai-can-help-predict-the-next-pandemic/
2. https://substack.com/home/post/p-157628840
3. https://www.shrm.org/enterprise-solutions/insights/other-tomorrowist-trends-news-march-6-2025
4. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/03/3035901/0/en/Global-Artificial-Intelligence-in-Drug-Commercialization-Market-to-Observe-Stupendous-Growth-at-a-CAGR-of-24-by-2032-DelveInsight.html
5. https://drstorm.substack.com/p/ai-breakthroughs-from-biomedicine
6. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/technology/openai-deep-research-tool.html
7. https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/united-states/insights/global-ai-regulatory-update-march-2025
8. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/1/28/why-chinas-ai-startup-deepseek-is-sending-shockwaves-through-global-tech
9. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00649-4
10. https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/industries-in-the-intelligent-age-ai-tech-theme-davos-2025/
11. https://www.inrae.fr/en/news/major-breakthrough-biology-hybrid-generative-ai-designs-new-molecules
12. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/superagency-in-the-workplace-empowering-people-to-unlock-ais-full-potential-at-work
13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSUKqqRzxnY