Special Report: Google's New AI Co-Scientist

Google just turned AI into every scientist's dream research partner showcasing a co-scientist system capable of making new drug discoveries and outperforming human experts.

The system deploys six specialized AI agents working in parallel, from hypothesis generation to validation of research proposals and final review.

In trials at Stanford and Imperial College, the system identified new drug applications and predicted gene transfer mechanisms in just days.

Initial testing shows 80%+ accuracy on expert-level benchmarks, outperforming both existing AI models and human experts.

Google is rolling out access through a Trusted Tester Program, targeting research organizations globally for trials across multiple scientific domains.

Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said next-gen models will start discovering “new bits of scientific knowledge.” Google’s AI co-scientist now seems to be following that path. What we are seeing is the early stage of a new era where AI will serve as an integral part of scientists’ toolkits.