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Claude agent picks a gene therapy and operates on a mouse brain without human decisions

A Claude-based agent picked a gene therapy, target, and coordinates, then operated on an epileptic mouse's brain. Researcher Ocana-Santero said it is the first autonomous treatment delivery to a living mammal. A mid-surgery calibration error made the agent refuse to continue, ignoring instructions.

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Claude agent picks a gene therapy and operates on a mouse brain without human decisions: A Claude-based agent picked a gene therapy, target, and coordinates, then operated on an epileptic mouse's brain. Researcher Ocana-Santero said it is the first autonomous treatment delivery to a living mammal. A mid-surgery calibration error made the agent refuse to continue, ignoring instructions.