AI tool solves superbug resistance mystery in 48 hours at Imperial College London
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A new AI tool from Google, called 'Co-Scientist,' has solved a superbug mystery in just 48 hours. This discovery surprised researchers at Imperial College London, who had spent years studying antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Professor Jose Penades and his team had a unique hypothesis about how superbugs transfer resistance. The AI confirmed their theory and proposed four additional valid hypotheses, one of which was new to the researchers. The rapid success of the AI tool raised questions about its access to unpublished research. However, Google confirmed it did not have access to the team's data.