Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why.

NYT Science Thursday 27 August 2026, 09:01 UTC By Carl Zimmer 1 min read

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Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to figure it out by watching every move.

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