OpenAI has joined forces with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to explore the use of AI in bioscience research. The collaboration will focus on how AI models like GPT-4o can assist scientists in physical labs, including biological safety evaluations. GPT-4o is a multimodal large language model that allows real-time interaction with users via voice, imagery, and text. The partnership will build on OpenAI's previous bioscience work, incorporating "wet lab techniques" and exploring new ways of using AI in the lab. The move comes as tech giants like Microsoft and Apple distance themselves from the AI startup due to regulatory concerns.