A growing number of users believe AI chatbots have played a role in major scientific achievements, from medical discoveries to technological innovations. As the technology reaches over a billion users, these claims raise questions about how widely people trust—and rely on—AI for complex problem-solving. The upcoming investigative series explores what this phenomenon says about the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. Readers will examine the implications of such trust in a tool designed to assist rather than replace expertise.


People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them make scientific breakthroughs, cure diseases or invent new technologies. What does this reveal about a technology used by more than a billion people? A new series from The Guardian Investigates, coming soon Continue reading...