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The Importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in the Modern Science, Engineering and Technological Research and Innovations: A Review

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming the landscape of modern science, engineering, and technological research and innovation. Their ability to process vast datasets, identify complex patterns, and generate predictive models far surpasses human capabilities, leading to accelerated discovery and unprecedented advancements across diverse fields. In scientific research, AI algorithms are instrumental in analyzing genomic data, predicting protein structures, and simulating complex environmental systems, significantly shortening the time required for breakthroughs in areas like medicine, climate science, and materials science. In engineering, AI is revolutionizing design optimization, predictive maintenance, and autonomous systems. Engineers are leveraging AI-powered design tools to create more efficient and sustainable structures, while predictive maintenance algorithms are reducing downtime and improving the reliability of critical infrastructure. The development of self-driving cars, autonomous robots, and smart manufacturing processes is heavily reliant on the sophisticated AI algorithms that enable these systems to perceive, learn, and adapt to their environments. Furthermore, AI is driving innovation in technological research by enabling the development of novel algorithms, hardware architectures, and computing paradigms. AI is being used to design more energy-efficient processors, create advanced materials with tailored properties, and develop new methods for data storage and retrieval. The ability of AI to automate repetitive tasks, generate hypotheses, and identify unexpected correlations is freeing up researchers to focus on more creative and strategic aspects of their work. By augmenting human intelligence and accelerating the pace of experimentation, AI tools are proving indispensable for pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, engineering prowess, and technological advancements, ultimately shaping a future driven by intelligent systems and data-driven insights.

Published in American Journal of Artificial Intelligence (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajai.20250902.23
Page(s) 210-222
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Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, Research and Innovation, Science and Technology, Engineering, Empowering

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  • Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

  • Division of Natural Sciences, Berbice Campus, University of Guyana, Tain, Guyana

  • Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tripoli, Libya

  • Division of Strategy Studies, Ministry of Water Resources, Baghdad, Iraq

  • National Center for Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water Resources, Baghdad, Iraq

  • Department of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology, S. T. C Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

  • Department of Financial Management and Accounting, S. T. C Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

  • Department of Management, C. T. C Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

  • Department of Computer Engineering, University of Zawia, Zawia, Libya

  • Department of Information Technology, Jahan University, Kabul, Afghanistan

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