Nature.com May 19, 2026 • 19:24

Why AI cannot do good science without humans - Nature

Why AI cannot do good science without humans - Nature

With the arrival of ā€˜AI scientists’, it’s as well to remember that human wisdom, empathy and sheer messiness are as much part of progress as are process and efficiency.

Training and mentoring the next generation of researchers is an important role for humans.Credit: Getty
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