This weekly update brings exciting news about AI agents helping scientists make new discoveries faster than ever before.

Scientists are now using agentic AI to run entire labs by themselves. These smart computer programs can do experiments, analyze data, and even make decisions without humans watching every step. In drug discovery, these AI helpers are cutting research time from years down to just months.

OpenAI launched GPT-5 this week, calling it their first "PhD-level" AI model. The company's CEO said this new AI can work like a real expert scientist and even write complete software programs on command. However, he noted that GPT-5 still cannot learn on its own like humans do.

In China, researchers made a huge breakthrough in quantum computing by using AI to control over 2,000 special particles in just 1/60,000th of a second. This setup is 10 times larger than anything built before and could lead to super-powerful computers that work much faster than today's machines.

NinjaTech AI partnered with Cerebras to create the world's fastest research system. Their new technology can complete complex research tasks in just 1-2 minutes instead of the usual 10+ minutes. Tests showed it works 5 times faster than other similar systems while staying just as accurate.

Medical researchers are also getting help from agentic AI in clinical trials. These AI systems can manage complicated processes like following up with patients and handling paperwork for drug approvals. The technology is making it easier to test new medicines and get them to people who need them faster.