The Download: keeping up with AI, and the future of IVF
The article discusses advancements in artificial intelligence and in vitro fertilization (IVF). New technologies are being developed to improve the IVF process, making it more effective and accessible, while also raising ethical concerns. Additionally, it highlights NASA's plans for uncrewed lunar missions and other significant developments in technology.
- ▪Researchers are using AI to identify promising sperm and embryos in IVF.
- ▪New robotic systems aim to automate parts of the IVF process.
- ▪The article discusses ethical questions surrounding genetic editing techniques in reproductive medicine.
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The DownloadThe Download: keeping up with AI, and the future of IVFPlus: NASA unveiled plans for three uncrewed missions to the Moon this year. By Thomas Macaulayarchive pageMay 27, 2026 This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Stay on top of what’s going on in AI this summer Here at MIT Technology Review, we understand exactly how relentless the pace of news from the world of artificial intelligence feels. New models and capabilities crop up as fast as we can cover them, and the ripple effects they send through tech and wider society are never far behind.
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