Act as a senior academic researcher with 10+ years of experience in interdisciplinary studies. Analyze the transformative impact of AI on [SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE, e.g., social sciences, biomedical research] by evaluating how AI tools like [SPECIFIC TOOL, e.g., GPT-4, TensorFlow] are reshaping traditional research methodologies. Focus on [SPECIFIC ASPECT, e.g., data collection, literature review, hypothesis testing] and provide a detailed comparison between pre-AI and post-AI workflows. Highlight key benefits (e.g., efficiency, scalability) and potential challenges (e.g., bias, ethical concerns). Support your analysis with 3-5 real-world examples from peer-reviewed journals. Conclude with actionable recommendations for researchers adapting to AI-driven methodologies.