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The physician who led the pioneering clinical work to develop and apply a custom CRISPR base editor therapy to treat a baby with a rare and fatal genetic disorder.

An AI and cloud computing company based in the UAE, mentioned as one of the first major entities to adopt Cerebras's technology.

An individual mentioned as a participant in the 'Doge agenda' initiative to find and eliminate wasteful government spending.

A set of economic policies aimed at reducing government budget deficits through spending cuts, tax increases, or a combination of both. Discussed as a potential strategy for the US government, with the UK's experience cited as an example.

A highly precise form of CRISPR gene editing technology that can change a single letter (base) of the genetic code. This technology was successfully used in vivo to correct a specific point mutation in a human patient.

A well-known gene editing technology, originally discovered in bacteria, that uses a protein to cut DNA at a specific location.

Region currently experiencing intense conflict, where Shapiro advocates for US interests focused on stability and peace.

Government regulations managed by the US Commerce Department that restrict the sale of advanced technology, like high-end semiconductors, to certain countries, particularly China. These controls are a key tactic in the broader US-China Chip War.

A new US foreign policy framework championed by the Trump administration. It involves partnering with resource-rich nations, especially in the Middle East, on AI development to secure investment in US infrastructure and ensure alignment with the American tech stack over China's.

A new premium subscription service from Google, priced at $250 per month. It bundles access to advanced AI models (like Flow and Gemini), large cloud storage, and other premium services, representing a potential new revenue stream for the company beyond advertising.

The CEO of Google, whose leadership is implicitly discussed in the context of Google's launch of Gemini and the company's strategic imperative to compete in the AI space.

The design firm founded by Jony Ive. It was acquired by OpenAI for over $6 billion to design and develop new AI-powered hardware products.