Collaboration between artificial intelligence and Earth science communities for mutual benefit

Abstract

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in various fields of Earth science (ES) presents opportunities for progress, but also potentially risks devaluing essential ES methods and expertise, to the potential detriment of the field. To address this issue, here we highlight the unique and irreplaceable characteristics of ES in the era of AI and discuss the mutual benefits of integrating AI with ES, as well as the challenges and opportunities of such integration. Moreover, we propose a framework to improve cross-disciplinary collaboration to address pressing challenges and facilitate future advances in both disciplines.