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This paper presents findings from the ECIU’s CSSIAI project's participatory engagement pilots in Kerry, Łódź and Barcelona. We contribute practical methodologies for embedding citizen science in AI research, demonstrating how public participation can shape more responsible AI development.

Poster Abstract

The rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds huge potential (e.g. healthcare), yet the development and application of these technologies often lack societal input. The ‘Citizen Science and the Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence’ (CSSIAI) project addresses this gap by integrating Citizen Science (CS) methodologies into the AI research lifecycle.

CSSIAI aligns with ECSA Principles by fostering meaningful participation and co-creation, and involving non-academic stakeholders and communities. This poster will present key insights and methodologies from the CSSIAI ECIU Blended Mobility Programme, exploring the process of integrating Citizen Science into the AI research lifecycle. Our poster details insights, challenges and best practices from Participatory Engagement Pilots carried out in public spaces in 2025, including libraries, festivals and university campuses.

These pilot studies employed co-creation workshops, deliberative forums and interactive AI prototypes at festivals as experimentation spaces to actively involve citizens in critical discussions about AI ethics, innovation and governance.

By documenting approaches across three diverse European contexts, this poster contributes practical methodologies and cross-cultural insights for embedding citizen science in AI research infrastructure. We share concrete lessons from our participatory engagement pilots, and offer a replicable framework that demonstrates how citizen science can effectively shape a more responsible and inclusive European AI research agenda.