The quest for 'superbabies': Here's what to know

AI and Society - Rapid advancements in AI are leading to discussions about enhancing intelligence in future generations [1] - Some individuals, including a Silicon Valley mathematician, believe that more intelligent children are needed to address the potential dangers of AI [1] Pro-Natalist Movement and Embryo Screening - The pro-natalist movement, which includes figures like Elon Musk, advocates for having more children in response to declining birth rates [2] - Embryo screening is being explored as a method to select embryos with potentially higher IQs [2] Ethical and Efficacy Concerns - Questions remain about the effectiveness and bioethics of testing embryos for IQ [3] - Selecting embryos based on IQ could potentially increase IQ by an average of 3 to 4 points compared to random selection [3] - Concerns are raised about the potential for "breeding" humans similar to livestock or corn [3]