AI in Science: Promise and Peril

AI in Science: Promise and Peril

Released Thursday, 27th March 2025
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AI in Science: Promise and Peril

AI in Science: Promise and Peril

AI in Science: Promise and Peril

AI in Science: Promise and Peril

Thursday, 27th March 2025
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This week, Google has launched a new AI tool called Co-Scientist. We hear from one researcher who has tried it out with stunning results. But how much should we trust tools like this - and what are the dangers?

And what about the problem of AI generated text and images? We talk to an ‘image integrity analyst’ who hunts down fake or manipulated pictures in scientific papers.

Finally, the planets of the solar system are coming into an unusual alignment. Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans shares how to glimpse the planetary parade.

Presenter: Victoria GillProducers: Ilan Goodman, Sophie Ormiston & Ella HubberEditor: Martin SmithProduction Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

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