Scientists explore if AI could contribute Nobel-worthy discoveries, with systems like AlphaFold2 already making significant impacts.

Scientists are exploring if AI could make Nobel Prize-worthy contributions to science. Google's AlphaFold2, an AI system, has made significant strides in predicting protein structures, and AI has helped discover new compounds to combat drug-resistant bacteria. At MIT, AI-assisted research led to 44% more discoveries and increased innovation. While Nobel Prizes are awarded to "persons," the UK's Alan Turing Institute challenges AI to develop systems capable of Nobel-level discoveries by 2050, suggesting a future where AI's role in science could be paramount.

November 21, 2024
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