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Area of Science:

Interdisciplinary field bridging computer science, philosophy of science, and various scientific domains.

Background:

The ideal scientific tool would not only predict outcomes but also explain its reasoning, a key aspect of scientific understanding.
Increasing computational power and AI advancements prompt questions about AI's role in generating scientific understanding.
Current research on AI and scientific understanding is scattered across disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how advanced computational systems, particularly AI, can contribute to or autonomously achieve scientific understanding.
To define and structure the concept of computer-assisted scientific understanding.

Main Methods:

Adopted a definition of 'scientific understanding' from the philosophy of science.
Conducted a literature review and gathered anecdotal evidence from scientists.
Mapped out three key dimensions of computer-assisted scientific understanding.

Main Results:

Identified and defined three dimensions of computer-assisted scientific understanding.
Reviewed the current state-of-the-art for each dimension.
Discussed potential future developments in AI-driven scientific understanding.

Conclusions:

Computer-assisted scientific understanding is a developing field with distinct dimensions.
Further research is needed to explore AI's potential in advancing scientific comprehension.
This work provides a framework to guide future research in this multidisciplinary area.