Albert Launches First Chemistry-Native AI Built for Enterprise R&D. August 19, 2026 San Francisco Biotechnology Network News News, Syndication Comments Off on Albert Launches First Chemistry-Native AI Built for Enterprise R&D OAKLAND, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Albert today announced Ask Albert, agentic chemistry-native AI built for enterprise R&D, designed to surface scientific knowledge and execute research tasks with the accuracy and security enterprise chemical companies require. For decades, R&D organizations have accumulated vast scientific knowledge without a reliable way to search or act upon it. Ask Albert directly addresses this by transforming an organization's scientific history into an intelligent Click here to view original post

Albert has launched Ask Albert, an AI system designed for chemistry research and development in enterprise settings. The platform helps organisations search scientific knowledge and automate research tasks using natural language. Unlike generic AI tools, Ask Albert is built specifically for chemistry. It works with both structured and unstructured data, allowing teams to extract value from historical documents and experiments immediately. The system maintains enterprise security and permissions-aware access across organisations. Henkel, a global chemical company, is using Ask Albert to surface R&D knowledge. Over half of formulations shown to scientists came from projects outside their own teams, and nearly 80% of recommended raw materials were new to recipients. More than 90% of participating chemists said they plan regular use. The platform enables scientists to discover materials, run analyses, and automate workflows through conversational queries. Every response includes an audit trail showing reasoning steps.