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Science & ResearchAug 17, 2026

Why AI systems are most useful as designers of new scientific tools

Nature, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02529-x History shows that breakthroughs are often sparked by innovative instruments, and AI’s ability to help design them might be its most important scientific contribution.

Nature, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02529-x History shows that breakthroughs are often sparked by innovative instruments, and AI’s ability to help design them might be its most important scientific contribution.

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