Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Synthesis: Insights From the CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2025.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Information retrieval is essential for evidence synthesis, but developing search strategies can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. Automating these processes would be of benefit and interest, though it is unclear if Information Specialists (IS) are willing to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies or how they currently use them. In January 2025, the NIHR Innovation Observatory and NIHR Methodology Incubator for Applied Health and Care Research co-sponsored the inaugural CORE Information Retrieval Forum, where attendees discussed AI's role in information retrieval.

Methods

The CORE Information Retrieval Forum hosted a Knowledge Café. Participation was voluntary, and attendees could choose one of six event-themed discussion tables including AI. To su

SUBMITTER: Eastaugh CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12419556 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature