Sam Altman and Husband Fund Startup to Edit Babies' Genes
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Sam Altman and his husband are funding a startup that aims to edit babies' genes, sparking debate about the ethics and potential consequences of such technology, with commenters questioning the implications and potential biases in determining 'defects'.
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Nov 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM EST
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