artificial intelligence
Civic AI: Reconnecting citizens with EU democracy
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way societies communicate, organise information and participate in public debate. At the same time, many European citizens still feel disconnected from EU decision-making, often perceiving Brussels as distant, complex and difficult to access. Can digital technologies help close that democratic gap? And if so, under what conditions? A STOA ...
The future of science journalism: AI, trust and democracy
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way information is created, distributed and consumed. Newsrooms are experimenting with AI-powered tools, audiences are increasingly exposed to algorithmically curated content, and concerns about misinformation continue to grow. At the same time, public trust in institutions, media and scientific expertise is being tested. In this rapidly evolving landscape, science journalism ...
The future of automated vehicles in the EU: Interview with Prof. Michael Botsch and Prof. Werner Huber
Technology can take over an increasing amount of tasks when it comes to driving a vehicle - like braking or steering. The European Union is currently implementing and possibly reviewing some aspects of its regulation in the field of automated, connected and also self-driving vehicles, while vehicle manufacturers are increasingly putting more models on the ...
ESMH Media Review – September 3, 2025
Artificial intelligence and research, car colours and the environment, EU funding, heatwaves and ageing, and more: check out the ESMH selection of 22 science and tech news items published recently on the web
AI in science: balancing innovation and integrity
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the scientific landscape, delivering unprecedented breakthroughs but raising profound questions about research integrity and scientific dialogue. AI has become an essential scientific tool, that creates both opportunities and challenges for Europe's research community. These topics were discussed at a workshop on 29 April 2025, organised by the European Parliament’s Panel ...
Scientists say ‘artificial intelligence is here to stay’
Despite widespread distrust, a survey shows that the majority of researchers are currently using tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier this year, the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), the advisory body to the Commission, released its independent policy recommendations on the uptake of AI in EU research and innovation. Its experts believe using AI in ...
Professor Andrea Emilio Rizzoli : ‘We should not be too worried about artificial intelligence and creativity’
Interview with Professor Andrea Emilio Rizzoli, Director of the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Switzerland and co-chair of the Scientific Advice Mechanism’s working group on the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI). As such, he helped provide independent scientific advice to the European Commission on this topic. Machines with artificial intelligence (AI) compile and ...
Professor Nicole Grobert: ‘It’s quite clear that AI will speed up our discovery processes in science’
Interview with Nicole Grobert, Professor of Nanomaterials, Department of Materials, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and Chair of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission (part of the Scientific Advice Mechanism). As such, she helped provide independent scientific advice to the European Commission on the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) in EU ...