How is Artificial Intelligence Changing Science? Research in the Era of Learning
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The dominant narrative surrounding AI describes its impact across scientific disciplines as a
significant shift—one that extends beyond mere tooling to influence the very fabric of research practices and epistemic cultures (Falk 2019; Fösel et al. 2019; Gethmann et al. 2022).
To test this narrative, the conference AI in Research: Predictive Practices takes a close look at the “doing, crafting, and toiling of scientists” (Heyman et al. 2017, 22) and seeks to capture realistic shifts with a focus on current European research projects. Specifically, we ask: How do AI-enhanced methodologies play out in forecasting, modeling, and pattern recognition?