The European Commission’s public consultations on the future European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science received 734 responses from 43 countries.
The Call for Evidence received 166 responses across the EU and beyond, over the span of eight weeks. This includes input from academic and research institutions, companies, public authorities, non-governmental organisations and more. In addition, 568 respondents from the scientific community answered a targeted questionnaire aimed at gathering their specialist input.
These contributions will feed into the strategy coming out later this year, which will aim to make science in the EU more impactful and productive by fostering the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, said:
“Our goal is to make sure AI supports scientists and inspires innovators. With input from across Europe and beyond, we can now get to work on developing our AI in Science Strategy – and take a step closer towards achieving that target.”
Based on a preliminary assessment, contributions to the consultation focused on seven priority areas:
- Improving access to infrastructures for researchers and innovators, including to cutting-edge AI applications, Large Language Models (LLMs) and High-Performance Computing infrastructure.
- Strengthening the European Data ecosystem. This includes the development of a European data governance framework that ensures data protection while fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Promoting interdisciplinary partnerships in the field of AI-supported science.
- Improving the AI skills of researchers through the development of qualification and training programmes for researchers from all fields on the use of AI in science.
- Retaining and attracting scientific talent in Europe, notably in AI, in and for science.
- Developing a strategic vision to ensure coordination between the EU and Member States on the use of AI in science.
- Enhancing international cooperation to lead the conversation in global bodies, positioning the EU as a key actor in science and AI applications. This way, Europe’s distinctive approach to AI can help set standards on a global scale.
Many respondents also emphasised the importance of boosting reproducibility, standing for the ability to reproduce consistent research results. They also stressed that this is necessary to ensure scientific integrity and public trust and will ultimately help develop advanced and specific AI models for scientific use.
The main goal of the futureEuropean Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science will be to accelerate the uptake of AI and its responsible use in science, making it easier for scientists from all disciplines across the EU to adopt the technology and to carry out more impactful and productive research on key societal challenges, like climate change, health, clean technologies and more. The strategy will pave the way towards the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE), which will help pool resources for scientists developing and applying AI in the EU and drive the advancement of AI in and through science in Europe. It will also complement the Apply AI Strategy, which is also under preparation, as announced in the AI Continent Action Plan.
Next steps
The Commission is now analysing the feedback received from the above consultations, alongside additional input received during conferences and dedicated workshops. This will help define the priorities of the European Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Science, including on funding, infrastructure, talent development and policy coordination, across the EU and globally.
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- Publication date
- 10 June 2025
- Author
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation