In plain words: A system of several language models works together to plan and carry out scientific experiments on its own, from idea to lab work. In its hardest test, it successfully completed a tricky chemical reaction that joins molecules, and notes the risk of misuse.
Abstract
Transformer-based large language models are rapidly advancing in the field of machine learning research, with applications spanning natural language, biology, chemistry, and computer programming. Extreme scaling and reinforcement learning from human feedback have significantly improved the quality of generated text, enabling these models to perform various tasks and reason about their choices. In this paper, we present an Intelligent Agent system that combines multiple large language models for autonomous design, planning, and execution of scientific experiments. We showcase the Agent's scientific research capabilities with three distinct examples, with the most complex being the successful performance of catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. Finally, we discuss the safety implications of such systems and propose measures to prevent their misuse.
Daniil A. Boiko, Robert MacKnight, Gabe Gomes
arXiv:2304.05332 · physics.chem-ph, cs.CL · submitted Apr 11, 2023
abstract · pdf · Version 1, April 11, 2023. 48 pages