AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research

While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.

By: Alessandra Buccella, University at Albany, State University of New York, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 20, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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By Alessandra Buccella, University at Albany, State University of New York

Consistent with the general trend of incorporating artificial intelligence into nearly every field, researchers and politicians are increasingly using AI models trained on scientific data to infer answers to scientific questions. But can AI ultimately replace scientists?

The Trump administration signed an executive order on Nov. 24, 2025, that announced the Genesis Mission, an initiative to build and train a series of

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