Link: A randomized study at a corporate lab employing more than 1,000 researchers: teams using AI discovered 44% more new materials than teams with standard workflows (Davide Castelvecchi/Nature)
Artificial intelligence (AI) may soon revolutionize material invention, possibly outpacing human capabilities, suggests a significant study.
Aidan Toner-Rodgers from MIT observed that teams using AI in a large corporate lab discovered 44% more materials and filed 39% more patents than teams using traditional methods.
AI's effectiveness in generating new material suggestions was confirmed, but the quality of these suggestions remains uncertain.
Robert Palgrave from University College London commented on the limitations of the study, noting the need for more insight into the AI's performance.
Toner-Rodgers had exclusive access to the data of a U.S. company specializing in new inorganic materials used in various industries, including healthcare and manufacturing.
He maintains confidentiality about the company and its specific products, underscoring the sensitivity and potential impact of his findings. #
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