AI lifts top scientists’ output 44%

- New analysis shows AI tools increased senior scientists’ productivity by about 44%, with a 39% rise in patents and a 17% jump in product innovation. - The same work says AI automated roughly 57% of idea‑generation tasks but delivered minimal gains for the bottom third of researchers. - The social briefing highlights how benefits are concentrated among top performers, shaping lab workflows and IP outcomes. (x.com)