Argonne explains... Large Language Models (LLMs): How are LLMs Shaping The Future Of Science?

The Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory is a world-renowned research institution dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. Argonne’s scientists are beginning to harness the power of large language models (LLMs) to process and analyze data with unprecedented precision and efficiency. This will allow scientists to solve real-world challenges in areas such as energy, human health and climate resilience.

As scientists continue to generate more data than ever before, it is essential to process that data as quickly as possible. LLMs will help scientists make a measurable difference in important issues like cancer research, climate resilience, and materials science. Now is a time of excitement, but it’s also a time of optimistic exploration. Scientists are just scratching the surface of the full potential and pitfalls of these tools.

This video explores the exciting possibilities of using LLMs to drive scientific progress. Experts Nicholas Chia, Tanwi Mallick, Priyanka Vasanthakumari, Arvind Ramanathan, and Thomas Brettin share their thoughts on how LLMs will reshape the future of science.

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