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How AI is speeding up scientific discoveries
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Date：2025-04-17 00:23:53
Artificial intelligence can code computer programs, draw pictures and even take notes for doctors. Now, researchers are excited about the possibility that AI speeds up the scientific process — from quicker drug design to someday developing new hypotheses.
Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel talks to host Regina Barber about his visit to one protein lab already seeing promising results.
Click here to read Geoff's full story.
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This episode was produced by Berly McCoy and edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Geoff Brumfiel checked the facts and Maggie Luthar was the audio engineer.
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