DeepMind Open-Sources AlphaFold 3, Revolutionizing Protein Prediction
Google DeepMind has open-sourced AlphaFold 3, allowing academic researchers access to its training weights for non-commercial use. This model, released in May 2024, predicts protein structures with 50% better accuracy and is expected to revolutionize drug discovery. Isomorphic Labs, a sister company, aims to leverage AI for drug development, with partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly and Novartis. AlphaFold has already predicted over 200 million protein structures, significantly advancing biomedical research.