Artificial intelligence at the JRC : survey results 2023

The report presents the findings of a survey conducted by the JRC Community of Practitioners on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CoP on AI) at the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The survey aimed to update the understanding of AI at the JRC and define action points for the CoP on AI. Strong participation was noted, particularly from Directorates D, E, and T. Most respondents reported using AI in their projects, with climate change and sustainability identified as primary research areas. Machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing emerged as prevalent AI techniques. Presentations and publications were the main dissemination methods. Despite recognizing AI's potential, participants were often unaware of JRC support services. Improvements in training opportunities and sharing best practices were highlighted. Desired training areas included machine learning, deep learning, and NLP. Main identified challenges included lack of experience, time constraints, and ethical concerns. Overall, the report underscores the need for comprehensive AI training, effective knowledge dissemination, and collaborative community efforts to address challenges and harness AI's potential.