The European Commission seeks feedback on the future European strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science.

The future European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science will aim to make science in the EU more impactful and productive by fostering the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Everyone can contribute to shaping the future Strategy by participating in the online consultation - a Call for Evidence , open until 5 June 2025 -  and a targeted questionnaire for researchers and the broader research and innovation community.

This initiative will present a comprehensive policy approach towards AI in science, making it easier for scientists across the EU to adopt the technology. It will:

• bring a strategic vision and facilitate coordination at EU and Member State level
• identify gaps and priorities, while building complementarities with existing and planned EU policies (including relevant research and innovation initiatives)
• pave the way towards a European AI research

The European Commission’s approach to integrating AI in science aligns and complements the Commission's AI strategy and the opinion of the Scientific Advisory Mechanism on how to integrate AI responsibly in the sciences. Working together with the European scientific community, the Commission’s goal is to harness AI's vast potential while addressing the concerns of EU citizens.

Developing a policy on AI in Science, the European Commission had two key directions in mind:

• accelerating the adoption of AI by scientists, by creating essential enablers such as improved access to data, computational power and talent
• monitoring and steering the impact of AI on the scientific process, addressing science-specific AI challenges such as preserving scientific integrity and methodological rigor.

According to the European Commission pertinent article ‘AI’s growing role in science spans various fields, it acts as a catalyst for scientific breakthroughs and a key instrument in the scientific process. This heralds a new era of accelerated results; it pushes scientific frontiers and produces outcomes beyond the reach of current tools. This acceleration can help us tackle pressing societal challenges like climate change, health, and the green and digital transitions, while keeping Europe at the cutting edge of scientific progress. EU-funded researchers are already harnessing AI in ground-breaking ways, from improving cancer treatments to solving environmental issues and improving earthquake’s impact predictions’.

To find out more, please check the policy brief which advocates for a tailored policy to harness the power of AI to accelerate research capabilities, fostering innovation and driving economic growth. It addresses science-specific needs related to AI, building on and complementing existing AI and R&I policies. It sketches first policy ideas to initiate the debate with R&I stakeholders: AI in Science: Harnessing the power of AI to accelerate discovery and foster innovation.