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Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Keywords

basic research ecosystem, AI for Science (AI4S), research paradigm, meta-governance, government

Abstract

Basic research is the source of the entire scientific system and the master switch for all technological problems. This study systematically reviews the evolution of the connotation and functions of basic research, and explores the new characteristics of basic research development triggered by the paradigm shift of AI for Science (AI4S): the shift of activity subjects from human‑dominated to human‑machine collaboration, the comprehensive restructuring of organizational models, the increasingly prominent strategic value of public intelligent research infrastructure, and the growing urgency to coordinate security and governance institution building. Addressing the demands of the new era, the study proposes principles and measures for building a basic research ecosystem. It suggests that the government should return to a central position as a “meta-governor” by establishing a sustained, stable, and diversified investment mechanism; strengthening the systematic layout of strategic basic research; coordinating the development of intelligent research infrastructure; reforming talent cultivation and research evaluation systems; and deeply participating in and leading global science and technology governance.

First page

1220

Last Page

1229

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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