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AI steals spotlight from Nobel winners who highlight Its power and risks

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for their work on proteins. © AFP - JONATHAN NACKSTRAND

Artificial intelligence stole the limelight from Nobel laureates in both physics and chemistry this year, with winners noting its immense power but warning of uncontrolled development.

This Wednesday, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three pioneering scientists whose work has revolutionised our understanding of proteins – the fundamental building blocks of life – through the use of artificial intelligence.

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