Google announced the development of an AI tool designed to support biomedical scientists in their research endeavors, as reported on Wednesday. This tool, trialed in collaboration with Stanford University and Imperial College London, leverages advanced reasoning to assist scientists in synthesizing extensive literature and formulating innovative hypotheses.
The utilization of AI in various work environments, such as answering calls and conducting legal research, has been on the rise, following the accomplishments of models like ChatGPT in recent times.
DeepMind, Google's AI branch, has prioritized scientific applications, with DeepMind's CEO Demis Hassabis recognized last year in the field of Chemistry for technologies originating from the AI department.
Google highlighted the AI tool's success in proposing promising strategies for combating liver fibrosis. The tool exhibited the ability to refine solutions put forth by experts over time, indicating its potential to enhance the work of proficient scientists.
Although further validation is required, Google envisions that such proficient AI systems could complement and expedite the efforts of expert researchers rather than replacing them. Google's scientist Vivek Natarajan emphasized that they anticipate the tool to foster increased scientific collaboration, stating, "We expect that it will... increase, rather than decrease scientific collaboration."