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Google, Meta, and Isomorphic Labs Invest $300 Million in Zuckerberg's Biohub for AI Datasets

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Google DeepMind, Meta, and Isomorphic Labs are investing $300 million into the Biohub, a nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. This funding is part of a larger $1.8 billion initiative aimed at creating AI datasets to help researchers digitally address biological questions and improve disease management.

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The investment marks a significant financial commitment to the Biohub's efforts to develop a 'virtual cell' for biological research.

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Google DeepMind, Meta, and Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into Biohub.

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The US Department of Energy will invest more than $500 million over the next five years.

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The National Institutes of Health will contribute datasets and knowledge bases from previous federal investments totaling over $500 million.

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Biohub aims to create a 'virtual cell' for researchers to carry out simulations.

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Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to create a ‘virtual cell’

The Verge·2h ago