Generative AI lacks the human creativity to achieve scientific discovery from scratch.

ABSTRACT: Scientists are interested in whether generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can make scientific discoveries similar to those of humans. However, the results are mixed. Here, we examine whether, how and what scientific discovery GenAI can make in terms of the origin of hypotheses and experimental design through the interpretation of results. With the help of a computer-supported molecular genetic laboratory, GenAI assumes the role of a scientist tasked with investigating a Nobel-worthy scientific discovery in the molecular genetics field. We find that current GenAI can make only incremental discoveries but cannot achieve fundamental discoveries from scratch as humans can. Regarding the origin of the hypothesis, it is unable to generate truly original hypotheses and is incapable of havin

SUBMITTER: Ding AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926073 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature