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AI-Assisted Scientific Discovery for Drugs and Materials

Accountable

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Functional Modes

Deciding (Analytical AI)

Human decides

Purpose

Research & Development

Input Dataset

Operational data Anonymized data

Algorithm or Model

Classification & Prediction

Output Dataset

A recommendation or prediction Anonymized data

Details

This system uses AI to accelerate scientific research at the National Research Council of Canada, with current applications focused on discovering new battery materials (such as lithium cathodes) and designing T-cell protein edits for personalized cancer therapies. It is used by Government of Canada employees working with research collaborators under the AI for Design Challenge program. The system is in development and does not process personal information.

Sources for this disclosure

AI register
Government of Canada AI and Algorithmic Systems Register — 2526-NRC-CNRC-021
National Research Council Canada. AI for scientific discovery. Government of Canada Algorithmic Impact Assessment Register, record 2526-NRC-CNRC-021.

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Government of Canada – DTPR AI Register

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