Advancements in AI Technology and Their Impact on Exoplanet Discovery

The continuous goal of discovering extraterrestrial life has driven scientific interest in exoplanets—celestial bodies orbiting stars outside our solar system. Traditional methods of exoplanet detection, reliant on manual analysis and prone to human error, presented unavoidable challenges given the vastness of the universe. This paper aims to discuss the benefits and limitations of AI within the exoplanet detection field, and determine whether the highly-regarded artificial intelligence is as beneficial to astronomical fields as we think. With the introduction of the first ever fully-robotic exoplanet detector which takes high-precision radial velocity measurements to measure the gravitational reflex motion, and advancing computer algorithms that avoid human errors in data analysis, modern advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have not only transformed the efficiency and accuracy of exoplanet detection, but also extended our understanding of these distant worlds. While the use of AI does have its benefits, there are several drawbacks that could potentially hinder further advancement in the field of exoplanet detection.