Google researchers reveal transformers, tech driving large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, struggle with tasks outside their training data. The findings, a setback for achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), highlight transformers' limitations in generalization and simple extrapolation tasks. Despite the blow to AGI ambitions, advanced AI forms may have better generalization.

Google researchers may have just turned the race to AGI upside down with a single paper Business Insider

UK first to approve CRISPR-based therapy, Casgevy, for treating blood disorders sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics commercialize gene-edited, one-time treatment. MHRA approval given after trial results indicate reduced pain, transfusion needs; side effects comparable to similar procedures. Post-approval research required; authorization potentially renewed annually. Upcoming FDA decisions await for US approval.

U.K. Is First to Approve a CRISPR-Based Therapy, Covering Two Blood Disorders - MedCity News MedCity News

Microsoft's Ignite conference unveiled generative AI vision including hardware, software, security, and open source features. Announcements include new feature Mirroring for data replication, in-house Maia and Cobalt chips for enterprise AI, generative AI-based cybersecurity solutions, expanded Copilot capabilities, and open-source partnership OneTable with Google.

Microsoft goes all-in on Gen AI: Everything it announced at Ignite VentureBeat

Health system CIO role complexity increasing; collaboration with tech-focused leaders like chief analytics, data officers, innovation officers and information security officers essential, according to College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and KLAS Research report. Importance of clear boundaries and responsibilities for each role underscored. Larger health systems have dedicated CISOs or innovation officers; number of health systems with CISOs increased 8% from 2022 to 2023.

How many hospital CIOs still own innovation, data analytics, cybersecurity Becker's Hospital Review