Lab Coats & Latte Art: AI Baristas Brew Up Scientific Breakthroughs by 2044

By 2044, AI, having mastered the art of frothing milk, will also have mastered the art of scientific discovery. Highly sophisticated AI systems, trained on the entirety of human knowledge, will not only design groundbreaking experiments but also autonomously conduct them, publishing peer-reviewed papers with witty footnotes and occasionally, a latte art rendition of the key findings. Expect a surge in publications, alongside a dramatic increase in the demand for ethically sourced, AI-compatible coffee beans.