The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Ecosystem Modeling.

ABSTRACT: Developing ecosystem models has traditionally been limited to a small global community of experts because of the complex skills and resources required. However, the emergence of user-friendly artificial intelligence (AI) tools with powerful generative capabilities could democratize ecosystem modeling, enabling both experts and nonspecialists to build models. We explore a speculative future where AI enables automated end-to-end model development and application. Although such tools could accelerate and enhance modeling tasks, their widespread adoption raises concerns about data integrity, bias, interpretation reliability, and the potential erosion of human expertise. We argue that regardless of AI's technical advancement, human engagement and control remain essential. The global community m

SUBMITTER: Spillias S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771517 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature