{
  "id": 7646309,
  "title": "Beyond AI: Inside the Race to Reinvent the Physical World",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/beyond-ai-inside-the-race-to-reinvent-the-physical-world",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-15T21:34:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91608021/beyond-ai-inside-the-race-to-reinvent-the-physical-world"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an era dominated by discussions around artificial intelligence's creative capabilities, a thought-provoking debate emerges – what can AI assist us in creating beyond digital realms? The answer may lie in the realm of materials science, where AI is revolutionizing the discovery and testing of new materials, catalyzing breakthroughs across diverse sectors.\n\nFrom clean energy and advanced manufacturing to batteries, critical minerals, and beyond, AI is propelling the pace of innovation at an unprecedented rate. These advancements are more than mere incremental enhancements; they have the potential to unlock products and industries previously deemed too costly, complex, or outright unattainable.\n\nIndustry leaders engaged in this seismic shift have shed light on the transformative power of materials science. They argue that the next industrial revolution may not be driven by the software adorning our screens, but rather by groundbreaking developments in the physical world.\n\nJoseph Krause, co-founder and CEO of Radical AI, joined forces with Katie Rae, managing partner and CEO of Engine Ventures, alongside Raef Sully, CEO of Lilac Solutions, to moderate a captivating discussion moderated by Morgan Clendaniel, executive editor, digital, at Fast Company. Together, they explored the profound implications of AI's intersection with physical materials, challenging conventional wisdom and paving the way for a future where the tangible meets the technological.",
  "summary": "Featuring Joseph Krause, Cofounder and CEO, Radical AI ; Katie Rae, Managing Partner and CEO, Engine Ventures and Raef Sully, CEO, Lilac Solutions Moderated by Morgan Clendaniel, Executive Editor, Digital, Fast Company Everyone is talking about what AI can create. The bigger question is, what can it help us build? AI is accelerating the discovery and testing of new materials, opening the door to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}