Nobel Laureates in Seoul Discuss AI's Impact on Science
David MacMillan, Brian Schmidt, and Craig Mello explore how AI redefines discovery at the 2026 Nobel Prize Dialogue.
Three Nobel laureates speaking on a stage in Seoul during the 2026 Nobel Prize Dialogue, with a digital background showing scientific data and the event title.
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Three Nobel Prize winners met in Seoul for the 2026 Nobel Prize Dialogue to discuss artificial intelligence. [1] David MacMillan, Brian Schmidt, and Craig Mello explored how AI changes the scientific method and discovery. [1][3] The event focused on the evolving relationship between technology and researchers. [3]
While AI accelerates data analysis, the laureates emphasized that human creativity remains essential for future progress. [1][2] Brian Schmidt noted that AI serves as a tool to expand human potential rather than replace it. [2] The dialogue highlighted the need for ethical frameworks as AI becomes more integrated into laboratories. [3]
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