09 Oct 2025
Coimbra Group publishes reaction on European Commission's AI in Science Strategy
The Coimbra Group has expressed strong support for the European Commission’s launch of the Strategy for AI in Science and the Apply AI Strategy, describing it as a milestone for responsible and human-centric AI development in Europe.
The group welcomes the focus on stable, long-term public investment in AI research and infrastructure, highlighting the importance of aligning this progress with core European values such as transparency, inclusivity, and human dignity. Coimbra believes that these strategies position Europe to lead in global science, not simply through technical prowess but by emphasising quality, ethics, and societal trust.
'Equitable access to infrastructure and data, as well as environmental sustainability, are essential for success,' the group says, calling for clear criteria and responsible practices. They also stress that AI must be seen as an enabling tool across all disciplines — not limited to technical fields.
The group welcomes the Commission’s ambitions for inclusiveness, gender balance, and the ethical use of AI in education, reiterating the critical role of universities. CG plans to actively contribute to future phases, including the ERA action on AI in Science, advocating frameworks based on hybrid intelligence, security, and inclusivity.
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