George Church steps down from role at AI startup
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Harvard scientist George Church has left an AI startup, saying he encountered "despicable" behavior and had credit for his work taken away. Church had advised startups working on reviving extinct species and transplanting pig organs into humans. The report did not disclose the name of the company involved or specific details.
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George Church, the famed Harvard scientist who has advised startups ranging from resurrecting extinct species to putting pig organs in humans, has reportedly quit a role at an AI startup after claiming "sleazy" behavior stole credit. The supplied material is paywalled and provides no further details.
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