Microsoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery

AI-powered platforms like Microsoft's Discovery are revolutionizing scientific research by accelerating the discovery process through advanced AI capabilities. The platform integrates cutting-edge AI across various stages of scientific inquiry, from knowledge reasoning to hypothesis formulation and simulation, aiming to transform entire research workflows. While other tech giants have attempted similar approaches, such as Google's AI co-scientists, Microsoft hopes its efforts will yield more reliable breakthroughs compared to past attempts.