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Read article: Artificial intelligence: towards better, smarter and fairer physics Artificial intelligence Blog Artificial intelligence: towards better, smarter and fairer physics The May 2021 issue of Physics World shows how physicists aren't just using AI for research but also trying to tackle some of its inherent human biases
Read article: AI for more intelligent drug discovery Artificial intelligence Interview AI for more intelligent drug discovery Leonard Wossnig of quantum drug-discovery firm Rahko describes the powerful capabilities of AI and quantum computing when combined
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Read article: AI rivals human radiologists at breast-cancer detection Diagnostic imaging Research update AI rivals human radiologists at breast-cancer detection Routine mammography programmes impose significant workloads on clinical staff; soon, commercial AI systems might help take the strain
Read article: The funny and sinister sides of machine learning, how to make nanoparticles by the tonne Artificial intelligence Podcasts The funny and sinister sides of machine learning, how to make nanoparticles by the tonne An artificial-intelligence blogger and a nanotech entrepreneur are our guests this week