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AI Can't Replace Scientists, but It's Rewriting the Rules of Discovery
A new study shows AI agents can handle research mechanics but fail at original science. Meanwhile, AI is already changing astronomy, medicine, and data analysis. Here's what it means for the future of research.
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The Debate
Here's the question keeping researchers up at night: Can AI actually do science? Not just assist with it, but actually conduct research, formulate hypotheses, and produce groundbreaking discoveries? A multi-institution study dropped this week with a definitive answer—and it's more nuanced than either side wants to admit.
The Case For AI in Science
The evidence that AI is already transforming science is overwhelming. This week alone, astronomers at Ohio State University used...
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