Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Research:Prospects and Risks———Synthesis of the session “Artificial Intelligence and Paradigm Change in Science and Technology Innovation” in Tianjin Forum 2023

In the sub-forum “Transformation of Artificial Intelligence and Paradigm in Science and Technology Innovation” of Tianjin Forum 2023, scholars from both China and abroad discussed the impact of artificial intelligence. With the deepening development of the new technological revolution and industrial transformation, new-generation artificial intelligence technology is continuously making breakthroughs in research and application. AI not only promotes the transformation of material productivity, but also gradually emerges as a critical engine for enhancing the knowledge productivity. Since the emergence of the concept of "AI for Science", it has become an obvious proposition generally accepted by the academic community for its tremendous enabling capabilities for knowledge production. Artificial intelligence technology continues to achieve breakthroughs and gain widespread infiltration into the scientific research field, introducing new elements and momentum into scientific research and significantly catalyzing the enhancement of scientific research efficiency and paradigm shifts. AI-driven scientific research has become a new frontier in the global application of artificial intellig