Microsoft has launched a new enterprise platform called Microsoft Discovery that utilizes artificial intelligence to expedite scientific research and development.
Microsoft Discovery employs AI agents and high-performance computing to facilitate research tasks without necessitating coding skills.
The platform significantly accelerated the discovery of a novel coolant for data center cooling, a process that typically takes months or years, in just around 200 hours.
Researchers can interact with supercomputers and complex simulations through natural language on Microsoft Discovery without the need for specialized programming knowledge.
By democratizing advanced scientific tools, Microsoft Discovery aims to empower researchers and lower the barrier to utilizing cutting-edge research techniques.
The platform employs a team of AI 'postdocs' to perform various scientific tasks, from literature reviews to simulations.
Microsoft Discovery combines foundational models for planning with specialized models trained in scientific domains like physics, chemistry, and biology.
The platform is built on a graph-based knowledge engine that establishes relationships between data and scientific research, enabling nuanced understanding across disciplines.
Microsoft is partnering with various industries to implement Microsoft Discovery, including GSK for medicinal chemistry and Estée Lauder for product development.
The platform is designed with future quantum computing capabilities in mind, creating a bridge between current AI-driven discovery and upcoming quantum computing capacities.