Perspective: The Rise of “Wet” Artificial Intelligence

The rise of wet artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of biology. AI is enabling computers to understand complex patterns in biological data and generate ideas based on those patterns. While large-language models like ChatGPT demonstrate AI's ability to understand biological complexity, AI for biology requires purposeful organization of data generation. Wet AI models, which combine wet lab techniques with AI, have the potential to have an enormous impact in various fields, including drug discovery and the emerging bioeconomy. These models offer proprietary advantages and use specially created datasets. Wet AI is paving the way for programmable biology and the development of new categories of products.