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The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada will be supporting the Centre for Science Futures, the ISC's think tank, with a grant of over one million dollars to explore the impacts of AI on science systems in the Global South.
05.04.2024
In a new report, the International Science Council examines the transformative impact of digital technologies on scientific organizations, uncovering both the opportunities and challenges they present. This release is part the ‘ISC Digital Month’, a series of publications and blogs focusing on the digital evolution within the scientific community. Stay tuned!
02.04.2024
While advancements in AI have huge implications for national R&D systems, very little is known about how governments plan to accelerate the uptake of AI by science and research institutions. In “Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI: Strategies and Progress in 2024”, the International Science Council’s Centre for Science Futures addresses this knowledge gap by presenting a review of the existing literature on this topic, as well as a series of country case studies.
28.03.2024
Cory Doctorow, Canadian science fiction author, shares his view on the potential of science fiction to shape the future of science in the Centre for Science Futures' new podcast series, in partnership with Nature.
11.12.2023
Qiufan Chen, award-winning Chinese speculative fiction writer, shares his view on the potential of science fiction to shape the future of science in the Centre for Science Futures' new podcast series, in partnership with Nature.
04.12.2023
Mathieu Denis, Head of the Centre for Science Futures, shares his enthusiastic review of Benjamin Labatut’s latest novel, “The Maniac”. Equally thriller, philosophical essay, and history book, Labatut’s novel takes the reader on a fascinating journey in the history of artificial intelligence.
11.11.2023
In early October, the ISC Centre for Science Futures marked a pivotal moment in its most recent initiative on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Science, as 14 esteemed delegates and experts representing 12 countries, mostly from Asia-Pacific, assembled for a timely meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event, organised with the support of the Australian Academy of Science, brought together thought leaders and experts who have a national mandate in reflecting on the implications of, and responses to AI for science. The delegates discussed and shared insights on the formulation of national approaches, priorities, identified issues and strategies in their countries.
25.10.2023
From food-bots to a bus driven by AI, the grounds at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University are a technological wonderland. Allowing scientific potential to flourish through student-led programmes, and piloting pioneering technology on campus, it’s a glimpse into the future of everyday life in one of the world’s smartest cities.
25.11.2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can seem daunting to some and revolutionary for others - but can scientists unlock its possibility to benefit marginalised people? Explore how AI is being used to champion equality and inclusivity at the cutting edge of software innovation.
17.11.2021
