Artificial Intelligence and Research: Innovation or Intrusion?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51273/esc23.251319427Abstract
In the realm of medical research, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked a debate that is as invigorating as it is polarizing. With increasing use of Artificial intelligence in research, the question arising more on the depth and nature of AI involvement in research. Is AI an innovative force projected to propel medical research into uncharted territories of discovery, or is it an intrusion, undermining the essence of human-centric scientific inquiry?
In Favor of AI in Research The efficiency and speed of AI in processing vast amounts of data are unmatched. Researchers are now
able to analyze complex datasets more rapidly, accelerating the pace of medical discoveries. This proficiency of quickly identifying patterns with in research data can motivate researchers to work on more complex problems. Taking example from a recent study where AI was used to identify genetic variations associated with Alzheimer's disease, we can agree that AI can hel converging the researchers' focus on complex problem solving leading to breakthrough in research and development of new
drugs/treatments.
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