A Science for Policy, European Perspective
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming the scientific process across all stages, from hypothesis generation and experimental design to data analysis, peer review and dissemination of results. In many research fields, such as the examined protein structure prediction, materials discovery and computational humanities, AI accelerates discovery, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and enhances reproducibility, while improving access to advanced analytical and computational capabilities. These developments align with the European Union (EU)’s vision to make AI tools and infrastructure more accessible, strengthening research in areas of strategic importance such as climate change, health, and clean technologies. However, this progress introduces new challenges, including concerns about algorithmic bias, the proliferation of hallucinations and fabricated data, and the potential erosion of critical thinking skills. AI Adoption remains uneven across scientific domains, and addressing these risks requires robust governance, transparency and alignment with open-science principles. This report, accompanying the publication of the European Strategy for AI in Science, provide scientific evidence to support policymakers in maximising AI’s benefits for EU’s research excellence, innovation and competitiveness, while ensuring its deployment in science remains ethical, inclusive and aligned with European values.
PURIFICATO Erasmo;
BILI Danai;
JUNGNICKEL Robert;
RUIZ SERRA Victoria;
FABIANI Josefina;
ABENDROTH DIAS Kulani;
FERNANDEZ LLORCA David;
GOMEZ Emilia;
2025-10-08
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC143482
978-92-68-31427-2 (online),
978-92-68-31540-8 (print),
1831-9424 (online),
1018-5593 (print),
EUR 40448,
OP KJ-01-25-455-EN-N (online),
OP KJ-01-25-455-EN-C (print),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC143482,
10.2760/7217497 (online),
10.2760/3050242 (print),
