Artificial Intelligence is simply the scientific method specified precisely enough that it can be implemented by a computer.

No it isn't. The scientific method is something along these lines:

To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.[2] A scientific method consists of the collection of data through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses.[3])

An AI does not need to limit itself to a scientific method by way of compensation for human weaknesses. Which isn't to say that "Equate AI with science. Yay science! Yay AI!" isn't an effective marketing approach.