The European Commission has launched two consultations on the future European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science: a Call for Evidence, and a targeted questionnaire for researchers and the broader research and innovation community.
The strategy will aim at accelerating the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), making it easier for scientists across the EU to adopt the technology and to carry out more impactful and productive research in key areas like climate change, health, clean technologies and more. It will pave the way towards a European AI Research Council, in the form of a Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE), that would pool resources for scientists developing and applying AI in the EU and drive the advancement of AI in and through science in Europe.
Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, said:
“Scientists and researchers are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence to gain insights and make ground-breaking discoveries. Europe needs to lead this transformation, so I invite the community to take part in the consultations and help design a strategy that supports European science as the bedrock of our competitiveness.”
The use of AI is advancing scientific fields like astronomy, medical diagnostics, drug discovery, materials science and climate modelling. The strategy will build on these successes by improving access to dedicated AI tools, computing infrastructure, attracting talent and investments to fully leverage the potential of AI to drive innovation and boost EU competitiveness.
It will contribute to closing the innovation gap and reignite the EU’s innovation engine, in line with the Competitiveness Compass, and will support the Commission’s goal to empower businesses and people in a human-centred, sustainable and more prosperous digital future.
An update of the European Research Area Forum Living Guidelines on the responsible use of Generative AI in research has also been published today. This ensures that the EU research and innovation community has up-to-date guidance to embrace responsibly this fast-changing technology.
Next steps
Everyone interested can contribute to the Call for Evidence. Researchers and the broader scientific community from all scientific disciplines, are also invited to fill in the targeted questionnaire. Both consultation tools will be open until 5 June 2025. The feedback gathered will help define the priorities of the upcoming European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science, including on funding, infrastructure, talent development and policy coordination on AI in Science across the EU. The strategy will complement the Apply AI strategy, which is also under preparation, as announced in the AI Continent Action Plan that was announced yesterday. The call for evidence and public consultation for the Apply AI Strategy have also been published.
More information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Science
AI in Science Strategy Questionnaire
Living guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research
