Digital transformation and the frontiers of the scientific method: Artificial Intelligence represents not merely a technical tool, but a paradigm shift in the architecture of discovery. In the realm of R&D, AI exponentially accelerates data processing, the simulation of complex models, and the automation of experimental processes. However, this area highlights the need for "Open Science" ethical frameworks and algorithmic regulation to guarantee scientific integrity, transparency, and bias mitigation, ensuring that automation enhances—rather than replaces—critical thinking and human creativity.