Bridging the AI Divide in Global Research: A Call to Action
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As we navigate through the burgeoning era of artificial intelligence (AI), the International Science Council (ISC) brings a beacon of hope with their latest study, "Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI: Strategies and progress in 2024".
This groundbreaking report reveals a striking truth: While nations worldwide are fervently crafting policies around generative AI, there's a glaring lack of knowledge exchange across borders.
AI's influence on research is colossal and undeniable. The ISC's initiative seeks not just to illuminate this vast landscape but to foster a global dialogue, encouraging nations to share, learn, and collaborate. After all, AI's potential to address global challenges like climate change is immense, but only if we work together.
Key insights include the call for more collaboration and coordination of AI strategies for science, highlighting the essential role of ethical considerations and the specific needs of research in national roadmaps. Interestingly, a survey across 12 countries unveiled diverse AI approaches, with some nations revealing surprisingly ambitious strategies.
However, a concerning disconnect emerges between global discussions and national actions on AI's impact, underscoring the urgency for a unified approach. The ISC emphasizes the necessity for international cooperation on technical policy questions, such as research data policy and AI standards for research.
As AI continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, the need for a collaborative framework that embraces both the opportunities and challenges it presents has never been more critical.
Source: https://council.science/publications/ai-science-systems/
