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AI ethics in geoscience: Toward trustworthy and responsible innovation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • AI reshapes geoscience, raising concerns over opacity, bias, equity, and sustainability. • Linking AI ethics with geoethics strengthens integrity, responsibility, and governance. • Education, FAIR/CARE data, reforms, and case studies support responsible innovation.

Source: Geography and sustainability

DOI: 10.1016/j.geosus.2026.100414

Authors: Jinran Wu, Xin Tian, You-Gan Wang, Tong Li, Qingyang Liu, Yayong Li, Lizhen Cui, Zhuangcai Tian, Jing Xu, Xianzhou Lyu, Yuming Mo

Institutions: The University of Queensland, Guangdong University Of Finances and Economics, Xiangtan University, Chinese Academy of Forestry, China University of Mining and Technology, Yangzhou University, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,700

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province, Science and Technology Program of Hunan Province

Awards: G260437866, G7955441923, G8683963961, G8783742282

OpenAlex ID: W7124835010

FWCI: 36.38

Cites: 12

Cited by: 6

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