Artificial Intelligence In R&D: Hope Vs. Reality

Picture the scene: An R&D lab where ground-breaking research is taking place.
"Will this new molecule work in the treatment of Alzheimer's?" the scientist asks.
A computer responds. "Gathering data .... Analysing data ... Working... Analysis complete. This new molecule has a 56% chance of showing effects in the treatment of Alzheimer's but only in the male population with gene mutation X."
This is how the utopian state of R&D will work if scientists have their way, but getting there will