The journal Nature reported on November 14, 2025, on a Chinese AI system named "AI-Newton," which demonstrated the capability for "machine discovery." By analyzing experimental data alone, the model was able to independently derive fundamental physical laws, including Newtons second law. While the papers authors note this is not yet a full-fledged "AI scientist," the work shows a significant shift: AI is moving from simple correlation finding to deriving abstract principles. This raises questions about the future role of AI in making scientific discoveries.
Nature: A Chinese AI model "AI-Newton" taught itself basic physics
