Research Automation

AI tools like Axiom Math's Axplorer now solve complex mathematical problems in hours on single machines, while OpenAI develops systems capable of working indefinitely like human researchers. The technology promises accelerated scientific breakthroughs, though experts note current limitations in generating truly novel research ideas.

OpenAI's chief scientist predicts AI models will soon work indefinitely without human intervention, transforming research from code assistance to fully automated labs. The shift is driving infrastructure investment, with Palantir up 6% as the market splits between high-end training hardware and efficient inference workloads.