The United States and 16 other countries endorsed the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science on October 4 alongside the Science and Technology in Society Forum in Kyoto, according to the White House and the published declaration.
AI access, research institutions and talent
The declaration encourages governments to expand researchers’ access to AI tools, scientific data, computing infrastructure and experimental facilities. It also promotes long-duration awards, rapid grants, prizes, metascience capacity and cross-sector training.
The Kyoto Vision is a political commitment rather than a treaty or appropriations measure. It does not specify funding amounts, implementation deadlines or enforcement, so its impact depends on follow-through by the 17 endorsing governments.