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There is a longstanding, bidirectional relationship between neuroscience and computer science, especially in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI continues to expand, the consistent engagement of neuroscientists in conversations on the uses, regulation, implications, and public’s concern could shape the field’s trajectory. Anticipating the need for these cross-disciplinary conversations, the National Academies' Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders hosted a 1.5-day workshop in March 2024 that convened a diverse group of experts that examined the current and potential use of AI in neuroscience and examined strategies to enhance public and regulatory understanding of AI utilization.
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Since artificial intelligence's (AI) inception, AI and neuroscience have influenced each other to advance models of neural circuitry, analyze large and complex datasets, and inform the development of AI algorithms. This bidirectional relationship also has implications for health care as researchers...
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A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a 1.5-day public workshop to explore the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in neuroscience research and discuss how neuroscientific discoveries have aided in the development and advancement of AI technologies. This workshop will convene a diverse group of leaders and experts across sectors within the neuroscience and AI ecosystems to further the conversation on current and potential use of AI in neuroscience and opportunities to enhance public and regulatory understanding.
Invited presentations and discussions may:
- Explore the bidirectional relationship between neuroscience and AI, including the contributions neuroscience has made to the development of AI and the utilization of AI to further understanding of the brain.
- Discuss the utility and limitations of AI (e.g., potential biases that may impede the accuracy and fairness of decisions made) in basic, translation, and clinical neuroscience research.
- Examine the potential for autonomy and agency in AI systems, and the associated implications for the field of neuroscience.
- Discuss the role of neuroscientists in equipping regulators and the public with knowledge and resources for the responsible use of AI in research, clinical, and general applications.
- Consider research priorities and public education needs regarding the role of neuroscience in AI and AI in neuroscience research.
A planning committee will develop the agenda for the workshop, select and invite speakers and discussants and moderate the discussions. Following the workshop, a proceedings of the presentations and discussions will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.
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Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Alzheimer's Association
American Brain Coalition
American Neurological Association
Boehringer Ingelheim
BrightFocus Foundation
Cerevel Therapeutics
Cohen Veterans Bioscience
Department of Veterans Affairs
Eisai
Food and Drug Administration
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Gatsby Charitable Foundation
Harmony Biosciences
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson
Karuna Therapeutics
Lundbeck Research USA, Inc.
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
National Eye Institute
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institute on Aging
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institutes of Health BRAIN Initiative
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Science Foundation
One Mind
Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group
Simons Foundation
Takeda
The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island
Wellcome Trust
Staff
Sheena Posey Norris
Lead
Maya Thirkill
Kimberly Ogun
Eva Childers
