AI Meets the Scientific Method—Is This the Birth of Scientific Superintelligence?
If AI can write poetry and generate memes, why not redesign the laws of physics while it’s at it? Lila Sciences claims it’s building scientific superintelligence, an AI-driven lab that could revolutionize discovery.
But will it work, or is this another overhyped tech fantasy?
Lila Sciences, a Cambridge-based startup, has emerged from stealth with a bold vision: to create an AI-powered scientific engine capable of accelerating discovery in medicine, materials science, and clean energy.
Trained on vast datasets and designed to run real-world lab experiments, Lila’s AI has already developed new antibodies for disease treatment and novel materials for carbon capture.
By combining AI reasoning with automated lab systems, Lila aims to make scientific breakthroughs exponentially faster.
- AI-driven research has already produced a catalyst for green hydrogen production.
- Harvard geneticist George Church has joined as Chief Scientist.
- Lila plans to expand into San Francisco and London as it scales.
Are we witnessing a new scientific paradigm, or is AI still just a fancy lab assistant? How should we ensure AI-driven science remains transparent and accountable?
Read the full article on NY Times.
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