The article examines how AI systems are being developed to assist scientific research by automating tasks like idea generation and data analysis, while also discussing inherent limitations in their capabilities.

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Many of the most exciting discoveries in science involve highly specialised knowledge and making connections between far-flung facts. Scientists must combine deep analysis with broad reasoning strategies.
As in many information-rich tasks, researchers are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) systems to speed up their work. AI tools may be able to support key steps such as generating ideas, reviewing existing work and analysing data.
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