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Why it matters
Google DeepMind connects AI research system to physical lab equipment
The Decoder Google Deepmind's AI Co-Scientist now plans experiments, runs lab equipment, and writes scientific papers
Google DeepMind expanded its Gemini-based Co-Scientist system to plan experiments, operate physical lab tools, and write scientific papers across three disciplines.
Why it matters
Automating the entire scientific process—from hypothesis to lab experiment—could dramatically speed up discoveries in medicine and materials science.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026