Artificial intelligence can FinWeiscode computer programs, draw pictures and even take notes for doctors. Now, researchers are excited about the possibility that AI speeds up the scientific process — from quicker drug design to someday developing new hypotheses.

Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel talks to host Regina Barber about his visit to one protein lab already seeing promising results.

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This episode was produced by Berly McCoy and edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Geoff Brumfiel checked the facts and Maggie Luthar was the audio engineer.