The scientific method evolved over many centuries as humans learned new ways to discover and understand the world around them. Although the process, techniques, and technologies have changed over time, one key aspect of science has remained essential: The scientists are human.
With the rise of AI, that assumption is being challenged. Radical AI is a startup with a self-driving lab in New York City where robots synthesize and test materials while AI decides what experiment to run next. The company has raised over $65 million and counts the US Air Force among its clients, chasing breakthroughs in batteries, semiconductors, and heat-resistant alloys.
In this video report, the Bulletin goes inside the lab to see how it works and ask whether AI can do science without scientists.
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Keywords: AI, labor, materials science, robots, science, scientific method
Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Disruptive Technologies
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Rambo Talabong is a New York-based multimedia editor at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, where he covers the intersection of science, ... Read More
