‘Super Intelligence’ for Science: US, 16 Nations Back New Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science

The United States and 16 other nations endorsed the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science on October 4 at the Science and Technology in Society Forum in Kyoto, Japan, committing to use artificial intelligence and advanced computing to accelerate research discovery and reform scientific funding. Led by White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, the initiative prioritizes improving research institutions, deploying AI tools for experimentation, and developing scientific talent through fellowships and international partnerships. The signatory countries—Argentina, Bulgaria, Chile, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom—pledged expanded researcher access to computing infrastructure, data and experimental facilities, and backed diverse funding mechanisms including long-duration awards and research prizes.