CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society specializing in scientific knowledge management, announces the release of the newest version of CAS SciFinder®, the leading scientific search and analysis platform. By integrating advanced AI, optimized for scientific applications, with the largest collection of global scientific knowledge, managed by people, CAS SciFinder enables R&D researchers to work faster and generate new opportunities for innovation.
This marks the most significant integration of AI into the CAS solutions portfolio to date. “Scientific information is diverse and complex, making it difficult for typical AI tools to accurately interpret it,” said Tim Wahlberg , chief product officer at CAS. “Applying these technologies to the high-quality structured data in the CAS Content Collection™ and engaging our team of scientists to verify the advanced AI models allowed us to develop a scientifically driven AI approach that delivers accurate and reliable answers that scientists can trust.”
SearchSense, a set of new AI-powered search features in CAS SciFinder, was developed to make scientific information easier to access in R&D workflows and help researchers get actionable answers faster. With a single search box, users can initiate a wide range of queries by asking simple questions in natural language. AI-powered summaries help users quickly interpret results and identify the most relevant information to deliver a clear and reliable answer. 93% of beta testers agree that CAS SciFinder’s new search features make them more efficient. The platform also learns from user activity to personalize results and optimize future searches. To ensure the security of all queries, results, and user interactions in CAS SciFinder, the AI features operate within a closed system.
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CAS also continues to lead innovation in retrosynthesis with the introduction of the first interactive, real-time synthetic planning tool. This paradigm shift for chemists dramatically reduces the time required to generate a synthetic plan from minutes to just seconds. By eliminating wait times and providing real-world evidence directly on synthetic maps for rapid comparison, Interactive Retrosynthesis in CAS SciFinder significantly increases efficiency and enables greater creativity in reaction planning and optimization. Scientist-enhanced AI is also used for more accurate interpretation of user reaction queries, delivering unmatched search accuracy within the largest collection of curated reaction information.
To meet the growing need for greater visibility into the intellectual property (IP) landscape among scientists and stakeholders at all stages of R&D, additional IP search, visualization, and patent detailing features have been added to CAS SciFinder. Users can now easily identify prior art within their regular workflow with the help of IP Connections. This AI algorithm, developed by CAS, compares relevant publications, both patent and non-patent, from any free text for more reliable prioritization and to reduce the risk of wasted time and investment.
“The scientific discovery process is constantly evolving, and we are committed to enhancing our solutions with the latest technology to deliver the best information, a more efficient workflow, and an optimal user experience that meets our customers’ evolving needs,” said Manuel Guzmán, President of CAS. “With so many scientists around the world relying on CAS SciFinder, these new capabilities significantly impact the speed of discovery and ultimately help drive transformative innovations more quickly.”
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