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A type of AI model, analogous to an LLM, trained on genomic data to understand protein structures and predict new, functional proteins like OpenCrisper-1.

The specific AI-generated gene-editing protein developed by profluent bio, which has been made publicly available under an open-source license.

A technology that allows for precise changes to an organism's DNA. Friedberg's new company uses this technology, specifically multiplex editing, to fundamentally change plant biology and dramatically increase crop yield.

A Berkeley-based startup that developed an open-source AI gene editor named OpenCrisper-1 using a protein language model.

A movement that Sandberg, a prominent feminist, feels has failed to adequately condemn the sexual violence by Hamas, due to political pressures and polarization.

United Nations, the international organization through which diplomatic communications and press releases were issued.

A fringe website mentioned as an example of media that promotes an alternative view, suggesting the reports of sexual violence were concocted.

A discussion point regarding the youth's reaction to the Israel-Gaza conflict, the rise of anti-Semitism, and the failure of university administrations to protect students.

The act of denying that the sexual violence on October 7th occurred, which Sandberg identifies as a major problem driven by political polarization and anti-Semitism.

A central theme of the discussion, focusing on the systematic use of rape and sexual brutality by Hamas and the global response to it.

The documentary co-produced by Sheryl Sandberg that investigates and documents the sexual violence committed by Hamas during the October 7th attacks.

The terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel that precipitated the current conflict in Gaza.