This question on CRISPR vs. deep learning on Quora is possibly relevant: <a href="http://www.quora.com/Which-of-the-following-will-have-a-more-profound-impact-on-humanity-within-the-next-50-years-CRISPR-or-Deep-Learning" rel="nofollow">http://www.quora.com/Which-of-the-following-will-have-a-more...</a>
BGI fails on its IPO plan, which is probably one reason behind Mr Wang's step down.<p>My guess is it's not ML vs Bio-tech, but ML for Biotech in Mr Wang's next move.