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Re:Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins by enraged_camel on Tuesday October 20, 2026 @04:13PM (#50172007)
>> They're trying to catch up to OpenAI which has been doing these a lot

Sorry, what? OpenAI is "ahead" in math. Anthropic is "ahead" in life sciences, and even have their own wet lab.

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Re:Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins by giancarlostoro on Tuesday October 20, 2026 @04:37PM (#50172322)
How do you determine which one's ahead in what? OpenAI isn't just known for their models being used in mathematical discoveries, they've also been used in other areas as well? Anthropic on the other hand has not had anywhere near the amount of news coverage as OpenAI gets for their discoveries / efforts.

If I were at Anthropic, I'd be making sure the higher ups highlight discoveries made using the models they make, because OpenAI is definitely highlighting those.

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Re:Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins by enraged_camel on Tuesday October 20, 2026 @05:07PM (#50172686)
>> How do you determine which one's ahead in what?

We are talking about discoveries the labs have publicly showcased.

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