In a commentary piece published by Nature, CSET’s Josh A. Goldstein and Zachary Arnold, along with co-authors Chris Tyler, K. L. Akerlof, Alessandro Allegra, Henriette Canino, Marius A. Doornenbal, David Budtz Pedersen, and William J. Sutherland delve into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, in improving science advice for policymaking.

While AI tools have raised concerns about job loss and disinformation, they have the potential to enhance the capacity of science advisers and provide timely and relevant information to policymakers. The article highlights two key tasks where AI can be valuable: evidence synthesis and drafting policy briefs.

Read the full article in Nature.