Researcher quips: AI increases failed experiments by 10x
zzznah · x · 2026-09-01
A researcher posted on X that thanks to AI, they now conduct 10 times as many failed experiments. The comment humorously highlights the double-edged sword of AI in scientific research: while it accelerates exploration, it also potentially leads to a higher volume of trial and error.
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