Is Artificial Intelligence Reshaping the Landscape of the International Academic Community of Geosciences?

TL;DR

This paper uses bibliometric analysis and topic modeling to show that AI is significantly advancing geosciences research, enhancing international collaboration and visibility for scientists from developing countries.

Contribution

It provides new insights into how AI is positively impacting geosciences research and international collaboration, especially for developing countries.

Findings

AI-related geosciences publications have increased recently

AI improves visibility for scientists from developing countries

AI enhances international collaboration in geosciences

Abstract

Through bibliometric analysis and topic modeling, we find that artificial intelligence (AI) is positively transforming geosciences research, with a notable increase in AI-related scientific output in recent years. We are encouraged to observe that earth scientists from developing countries have gained better visibility in the recent AI for Science (AI4S) paradigm and that AI is also improving the landscape of international collaboration in geoscience-related research.