How AI Is Speeding Up Scientific Discoveries

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🗓️ 16 October 2023

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Artificial intelligence can code computer programs, draw pictures and even take notes for doctors. Now, researchers are excited about the possibility that AI speeds up the scientific process — from quicker drug design to someday developing new hypotheses. Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel talks about his visit to one protein lab already seeing promising results.

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0:00.0	This message comes from an PR sponsor, ServiceNow.
0:03.3	Everyone's talking about AI.
0:05.1	But how can it actually help your business?
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0:19.7	You're listening to Shortwave.
0:22.5	From NPR.
0:24.5	Hey, Shore Wavres, Regina Barber here.
0:26.5	And I'm Science Correspondent Jeff Brumfield.
0:28.9	And today, Jeff, you're back with us to talk about Artificial Intelligence,
0:32.9	which is all over the news.
0:33.9	We should have journalism in a time of artificial intelligence.
0:37.9	Artificial intelligence remains a key issue for Hollywood actors.
0:40.9	Bring artificial intelligence into our daily routine.
0:44.9	But out in the real world, not so much.
0:46.9	I mean, I think there's AI being used in my Google searches, maybe,
0:50.9	maybe helping me with my playlist.
0:52.9	But I'm not really using it at work.
0:54.9	Yeah, I mean, I've played around with it for fun.
0:57.9	But for the most part, that's been about it.
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