AI: Balancing Trust and Innovation in Scientific Advancement

At a London forum hosted by Google DeepMind and the Royal Society, scientists emphasized the potential of AI to transform scientific research, from drug discovery to disaster forecasting, as a means to build public trust in the technology. However, they cautioned against the rapid pace of AI development, which may conflict with the thoroughness of the scientific method. Concerns were raised about the reproducibility of AI-driven discoveries and the need to accurately attribute human agency in AI research. Efforts to use AI for practical solutions, like disease curing, were highlighted as ways to enhance trust.