"#SyntheticEmbryos sit at a unique juxtaposition: scientifically fascinating, ethically challenging and, for the most part, entirely unregulated by current legislation" .

Advances in synthetic embryos leave legislators needing to catch up | #Biology #BioLaw | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jun/14/advances-in-synthetic-embryos-leave-legislators-needing-to-catch-up

While everyone is focused on #AI #ChatGPT and all the sausage making arguments - this is worthy of scrutiny - #SyntheticEmbryos have been implanted into #monkey #wombs. #Embryos made from #stemcells, rather than an e#gg and #sperm, appear to generate a short-lived #pregnancy-like response in monkeys. https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/04/06/1071112/synthetic-embryos-have-been-implanted-into-monkey-wombs/