Anthropic Launches AI-Powered Wet Lab in Bay Area

Anthropic has opened a biology research wet lab in the San Francisco Bay Area, using robots powered by its Claude AI models to automate scientific tasks. The lab is not solely focused on drug discovery, suggesting broader biological research goals. Claude's recent benchmark showed a 50% hit rate in developing high-affinity binders, far exceeding the industry standard of 10-15%. Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard protocol will likely underpin lab operations, enabling Claude to control equipment and coordinate experiments. The company says it is not competing with pharma firms, hinting at a licensing strategy.