Measuring AI’s capability to accelerate biological research

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OpenAI introduces a wet-lab evaluation framework demonstrating GPT-5 optimizing molecular cloning protocols, measuring AI's real-world impact on biological research and associated risks.

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OpenAI introduces a real-world evaluation framework to measure how AI can accelerate biological research in the wet lab. Using GPT-5 to optimize a molecular cloning protocol, the work explores both the promise and risks of AI-assisted experimentation.