The United States is set to release a joint statement with 15 countries on a “golden age of science” that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), announced during the Science and Technology in Society Forum in Kyoto, Japan. The statement, called the “Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science,” acknowledges the societal benefits of science and advocates for research that incorporates AI, referred to as “super intelligence” due to a recent executive order.
Michael Kratsios, head of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, led the effort, emphasizing the potential of AI to transform research and democratize innovation. The statement highlights the importance of public trust in scientific progress and proposes new funding mechanisms for research, amidst concerns about cuts to scientific funding under the Trump administration.
The initiative reflects a broader push for reform in how the U.S. incentivizes scientific innovation, including a focus on metascience—the study of the scientific process itself. With global collaboration, the statement hopes to establish new foundations for scientific knowledge and prosperity, ensuring responsible AI development and fostering international dialogue on ethical considerations in science.
