AI4R: The fifth scientific research paradigm

Authors

Guojie LI, Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaFollow

Keywords

AI4R, emergence, combinatorial explosion problems, nondeterministic computing, large scientific models, scientific research platforms

Document Type

Vigorously Promote Scientific Research Paradigm Transform

Abstract

This article refers to “AI for Research（AI4R）” as the fifth research paradigm and summarizes its characteristics, including: (1) the fully integration of artificial intelligence into various scientific and technology researches; (2) machine intelligence has become an integral part of scientific research; (3) effectively handles the combinatorial explosion problem with high computational complexity; (4) probability and statistical models play a greater role in scientific research; (5) realize the integration of four existing research paradigms, cross disciplinary cooperation has become the mainstream research method; (6) scientific research relies more on large research platforms characterized by large models. This article points out that AI4R is a scientific revolution, and the opportunities and challenges it brings will affect the future of China’s science and technological development. It calls on scientists in various fields to achieve transformation of intelligentization.

First page

1

Last Page

9

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

LI, Guojie (2024) "AI4R: The fifth scientific research paradigm," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 39 : Iss. 1 , Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.16418/j.issn.1000-3045.20231007002
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol39/iss1/1