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IN THE NEWS | December 2024

R&D World: “AI agents: The next big thing in science — eventually?”

R&D World Interview with Dr. Michael Connell, Enthought Chief Operating Officer:
AI agents: The next big thing in science — eventually?

Enthought | Michael Connell, PhD

Brian Buntz of R&D World spoke with Enthought COO Michael Connell, PhD to discuss the rise of AI agents and if they are poised to make an impact on R&D in 2025 and beyond.

Key highlights:

  • Near-term gains will depend on starting with low-risk, well-defined use cases
  • New oversight models, designed for human operators, will be essential as AI agents tackle higher stakes tasks
  • Collaborative data sharing and mapping will be critical for driving long-term breakthroughs in science

 

Read the full interview at R&D World here.

Additional resources about AI and ML in scientific research here.

 

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