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The future of generative AI for scientific discovery | Microsoft Research

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813 views 1 month ago Leading the Shift Podcast
Most of us think of generative AI in the context of text or image generation, but it’s also a powerful tool for scientific discovery. In this episode, Susan speaks with Ade Famoti, a senior leader on the Microsoft Research Accelerator team, about what he calls “AI’s physics moment,” and why he believes generative AI feels fundamentally different from past platform shifts. Ade shares examples of the work Microsoft Research is doing to uncover the opportunities of generative AI for materials discovery—to improve energy efficiency and carbon capture, and for drug discovery, to fight disease. Ade also highlights the role of culture in building trust, informing priorities and driving adoption of emerging technologies. Air Date: February 25, 2025 Chapters: 00:00 – 01:23 Introduction 01:23 – 03:05 Ade Famoti's career journey 03:05 – 09:43 The transformative impact of AI 09:43 – 12:43 Energy storage and AI 12:43 – 16:42 Drug discovery and AI 1 …...more
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The future of generative AI for scientific discovery | Microsoft Research
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Most of us think of generative AI in the context of text or image generation, but it’s also a powerful tool for scientific discovery. In this episode, Susan speaks with Ade Famoti, a senior leader on the Microsoft Research Accelerator team, about what he calls “AI’s physics moment,” and why he believes generative AI feels fundamentally different from past platform shifts. Ade shares examples of the work Microsoft Research is doing to uncover the opportunities of generative AI for materials discovery—to improve energy efficiency and carbon capture, and for drug discovery, to fight disease. Ade also highlights the role of culture in building trust, informing priorities and driving adoption of emerging technologies. Air Date: February 25, 2025 Chapters: 00:00 – 01:23 Introduction 01:23 – 03:05 Ade Famoti's career journey 03:05 – 09:43 The transformative impact of AI 09:43 – 12:43 Energy storage and AI 12:43 – 16:42 Drug discovery and AI 16:42 – 21:56 Embodied AI and culture 21:56 – 25:23 Advice for leaders 25:23 – 27:43 Conclusion and key takeaways Show notes: Guest: Ade Famoti at Microsoft Research: https://msft.it/6059UfzV9 Host: Susan Etlinger on LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6050UfzVi Learn more about AI and Materials Discovery: https://msft.it/6051UfzVc Learn more about Microsoft Research: https://msft.it/6052UfzVY Learn more about AI for Science: https://msft.it/6053UfzVl Read more about inorganic materials design: https://msft.it/6054UfzVm Learn more about Microsoft Azure: https://msft.it/6055UfzVW Executive insights on cloud and AI innovation: https://msft.it/6056UfzVo Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts: https://msft.it/6057UfzVU The Leading the Shift podcast is a place for experts to share their insights and opinions. As students of the future of technology, Microsoft values inputs from a diverse set of voices. That said, the opinions and findings of our guests are their own and they may not necessarily reflect Microsoft's own research or positions. Find this episode on: Spotify: https://msft.it/6058UfzVq Apple Podcasts: https://msft.it/6059UfzVS Amazon Music: https://msft.it/6050UfzVs Leading the Shift Podcast: https://msft.it/6051UfzVt About the Leading the Shift podcast: The AI platform shift brings immense opportunity, but the road to success isn’t always clear. On Leading the Shift, we talk to people doing just that—leading the platform shift in organizations of all kinds to learn with them along the way. Guests share personal experiences and pragmatic advice for navigating first-of-their-kind challenges and delivering meaningful, trustworthy innovation to their teams, customers, and communities. Whether you’re a decision-maker, a developer, or just curious about this new era of tech, join us to hear how real people tackle real innovation, in real life. Follow us on social: LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6052UfzVQ Instagram: https://msft.it/6053UfzVv X: https://msft.it/6054UfzVa #Mircosoft #MicrosoftAzure
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