Google has introduced an AI tool designed to serve as a 'virtual collaborator' for biomedical scientists.
This innovative tool, tested by researchers from Stanford University and Imperial College London, leverages advanced reasoning capabilities to assist scientists in analyzing extensive literature and generating new hypotheses. DeepMind, Google's AI division, has prioritized scientific research, and its leader, Demis Hassabis, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry last year for his team's technological advancements.
Google reported that during an experiment on liver fibrosis, all methods proposed by the AI 'assistant' demonstrated potential in inhibiting the disease's causes, showing highly positive activity. The company also highlighted the AI's ability to optimize expert-generated solutions over time. While these results require further validation, they present a promising direction for enhancing and accelerating the work of expert scientists using efficient AI systems.