An initiative of the European Commission

Community - Working Group

Social Sciences & Humanities

Purpose / Scope

The Social Sciences and Humanities Working Group explores how AI can support research into human behaviour, culture, society and democratic processes while ensuring that technological innovation remains human-centred and ethically grounded.

The group brings together researchers from across the social sciences and humanities with AI experts to investigate computational methods, digital humanities, cultural heritage, social data analysis and responsible AI governance. It promotes interdisciplinary approaches that strengthen scientific understanding while addressing societal impacts of AI.

Key Questions

01

How can AI enrich research in the social sciences and humanities?

Applying computational methods while preserving disciplinary perspectives.

02

How can AI support cultural heritage and digital humanities?

Developing tools for preservation, analysis and public engagement.

03

How can AI contribute to fair and inclusive societies?

Investigating bias, fairness and responsible AI deployment.

04

How can interdisciplinary collaboration be strengthened?

Building bridges between computational and social research communities.

Linked RAISE FORUM Space

RAISE FORUM enables structured discussion, consultation, and feedback within the Working Group.

It supports the exchange of perspectives on priorities, challenges, and opportunities in AI for science.

Experts

Selected experts contributing to the AI in Science Working Groups

Each Working Group brings together a selected group of experts contributing to the co-creation of the AI in Science Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA). Members were appointed through an open call for expression of interest based on their expertise, experience, and ability to contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration across AI and scientific research domains.

Roberto Trasarti

Working Group Co-Chair

CNR-ISTI
Italy

Vinícius Ferraz

Singularity.Inc
Germany

David Richter

SHARE-ERIC
Germany

Xiaohua Yu

Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Göttingen
Germany

Francesca Cadeddu

RESILIENCE Research Infrastructure for Religious Studies
Italy

Andreas Weber

University of Twente & Groningen University
Netherlands

Pankaj Pandey

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Norway

Henrique Daniel De Avelar Lopes Cardoso

Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto
Portugal

Diana Zavala-Rojas

European Social Survey ERIC, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Spain

Giovanni Comande

Scuola Superiore Sant’anna
Italy

Fosca Giannotti

Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa
Italy

Anaïs Guillem

E-RIHS
France

Katarzyna Starosławska

Academic Computer Center Cyfronet AGH
Poland

Marcel Jeroen van Den Hoven

Delft University of Technology
Netherlands

Bojana Tasic

CESSDA ERIC (FORS)
Switzerland

Mark Cote

King’s College London
United Kingdom

Events

  • Events
  • AI Science Community
  • Social Sciences and Humanities
13 Oct 2026

AISWG Workshop (closed): Social Sciences and Humanities Scientific Pilot Area Workshop

Resources

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