AnalysisScienceAugust 6, 2026

Venu Govindaraju: AI can help researchers take risks and fail

University at Buffalo's Venu Govindaraju suggests researchers use AI to test 100 hypotheses instead of 5-10, including risky ones, to preserve serendipity. He argues funding agencies should reward bold initiatives, not just successful ideas.

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