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MIT and Recursion researchers unveiled Boltz-2 today, an advanced artificial intelligence model that predicts protein structures and drug binding affinities in just 20 seconds using a single graphics processing unit, building on last year's Boltz-1 and released under an MIT license for broad commercial use, according to Bio-IT World. This breakthrough accelerates pharmaceutical research, potentially slashing drug development timelines from years to months.
In funding news, artificial intelligence startups dominated 2025 with mega-rounds totaling 84 billion dollars, led by OpenAI's record 40 billion dollar raise, as reported by Tech Funding News, signaling venture capital's unrelenting bet on generative artificial intelligence despite market volatility. Meanwhile, FAANG stocks showed resilience; PortfoliosLab data indicates the FAANG portfolio delivered 23.26 percent year-to-date returns as of December 27, outperforming the S&P 500's 8.62 percent, with Netflix surging 32.44 percent year-to-date and Meta Platforms at 21.92 percent, though Apple dipped 14.39 percent amid iPhone sales concerns.
TipRanks notes strong analyst consensus for Meta at 627 dollars per share with a strong buy rating, Amazon at 249 dollars also strong buy, and Alphabet, Apple, Netflix, and others holding moderate to strong buys, with upcoming earnings from Netflix on January 15 and Amazon and Apple on January 29. Generative artificial intelligence continued transforming industries like manufacturing and healthcare, per DirectIndustry's 2025 recap, while Shanghai announced steps to build a sci-tech innovation corridor in the Yangtze River Delta, per PR Newswire.
For businesses, Boltz-2 means faster, cheaper drug discovery pipelines; consumers gain from quicker access to targeted therapies. Investors should watch artificial intelligence biotech crossovers and allocate to high-Sharpe performers like Netflix, whose 2.63 ratio highlights superior risk-adjusted gains.
Looking ahead, expect 2026 to amplify artificial intelligence in biotech and industry, with regulatory scrutiny on mega-funding rising, but trends point to sustained FAANG dominance if earnings deliver. Practical takeaway: Diversify into artificial intelligence-focused exchange-traded funds tracking FAANG for balanced growth.
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