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Guy uses ChatGPT to create a custom cancer vaccine for his dying dog

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Poonam Soni
March 17, 2026

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Here’s what’s on the menu today:

  • Man uses AI to create custom cancer treatment for his dog

  • NVIDIA just made video games look like Hollywood movies

  • Superhero Tools for video editing

  • Create your AI avatar in minutes (with HeyGen)

  • Quick Toasts: Meta reportedly prepares major layoffs to fund AI expansion

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Paul Conyngham, a tech entrepreneur in Australia has used ChatGPT and AI models to create a personalized cancer vaccine for his dog, leading to noticeable improvement.

After traditional treatments failed, he turned to AI to explore alternative solutions.

  • Used AI to analyze tumour DNA and identify mutations.

  • Leveraged AlphaFold for protein structure insights.

  • Designed a custom mRNA vaccine based on the findings.

  • Collaborated with academic researchers to develop the treatment.

  • The dog’s tumour has reportedly reduced significantly in size.

  • Improvement in health and activity levels has been observed.

  • The treatment went through a formal ethical approval process.

While still experimental, the approach shows how AI can assist in complex medical problem-solving.

Personal Take: This story is bigger than one dog. What Conyngham did sequencing a tumour, identifying mutations, and designing a targeted vaccine using freely available AI tools is exactly what personalised cancer medicine has been promising for years. The fact that a single person with no medical degree pulled this off says a lot about where AI is taking healthcare. The same approach could eventually work for humans.

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NVIDIA has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-driven technology that aims to transform how games are rendered in real time.

Instead of just improving performance, DLSS 5 focuses on making game visuals more realistic using AI models.

  • Uses AI to generate photoreal lighting and materials in real time.

  • Bridges the gap between game rendering and cinematic quality visuals.

  • Builds on earlier DLSS versions that already power 700+ games.

  • Can simulate details like hair, skin, shadows, and lighting conditions more accurately.

  • Maintains consistent visuals across frames for smooth gameplay.

  • Integrates easily with existing NVIDIA tools like Streamline and Reflex.

  • Already being tested in major titles like Starfield and Assassin’s Creed.

  • Full rollout expected later this year.

NVIDIA is positioning DLSS 5 as a major step toward AI-generated graphics in gaming.

Personal Take: For most people, this might sound like a technical upgrade but it's actually a pretty big deal even if you don't play games. AI is now good enough to make real-time visuals indistinguishable from pre-rendered film effects. That's not just about gaming, it's going to show up in simulations, design tools, virtual reality, and anywhere else visuals matter. NVIDIA basically just showed what's coming next.

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Midjourney: An AI image generator that creates highly detailed and artistic visuals from text prompts, great for branding, concept art, and social media creatives.

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  5. Choose a voice from the library or upload your own voice for a more personalized feel.

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— Poonam Soni