OpenAI to buy Python toolmaker Astral to take on Anthropic

March 19 (Reuters) - OpenAI said on Thursday it will acquire Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT ​owner looks to ...
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Opentrons introduces dynamic simulation, visualization for AI-generated lab workflows

New Opentrons AI capability lets scientists simulate and visually inspect automated laboratory experiments before robots execute them.

Opentrons Introduces Dynamic Simulation and Visualization for AI-Generated Lab Workflows

The new capability lets scientists simulate and visually inspect automated experiments before robots run them.
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