Grok 3.5

Plus AI finds an Alzheimer's cure?

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Jelani Abdus-Salaam
April 30, 2025

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Here’s What’s On The Menu For Today

  • 🧠 AI On My Mind

  • 🤖 Grok 3.5

  • ✨ A Cure For Alzheimer's

  • 📰 News Hot Off The Press

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AI uncovers a key trigger behind Alzheimer's

AI just pinpointed PHGDH—a gene that disrupts brain regulation and may be a root cause of Alzheimer’s. This flips it from a warning sign into a treatment target.

Why it matters:
This shifts the conversation. We’re not just spotting the disease earlier—we may be able to stop it before it starts.

The update:
Researchers used AI to identify PHGDH’s impact.

  • The gene affects brain metabolism in a way that contributes to Alzheimer’s

  • One compound already on the shelf might help treat it

Who's behind it:

  • UC San Diego ran the study

  • Dr. Robert Tauffer said this is the first time PHGDH’s role has been shown like this

What’s next:

  • Still early. Clinical use will take time.

What to watch:
This shows how AI isn’t just about speed or automation—it’s starting to play a real role in discovering life-saving treatments.

The takeaway:
If this holds up, PHGDH gives us a new way to fight a disease that hits millions. That’s a serious unlock.

Elon Musk drops Grok 3.5

Elon just announced the beta of Grok 3.5. It’s built to handle complex technical questions—no internet required.

Why it matters:
This version’s designed to go deep. Rocket science. Chemistry. The stuff search engines usually fail at.

The rollout:

  • Beta access goes to “SuperGrok” users

  • The model gives answers without relying on web scraping

What makes it different:

  • Focuses on generating original insight

  • Built to cut through fluff and give technical users what they need

Caveat:

  • It’s invite-only (for now)

Why it’s worth tracking:
If Grok 3.5 delivers, it’ll push AI from generalist to specialist. That’s where things get useful fast.

Bottom line:
Grok 3.5 is a glimpse of where high-performance AI is headed—and who it’s being built for.

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