Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: Astrophysics

2026-06-30 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL1567 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of artificial intelligence to support astronomical research and the analysis of data from scientific observatories.

Answer

The government is supporting the development and deployment of pioneering machine learning and AI solutions for astronomical research, including the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Intelligent Observatory programme and AI in Radio Astro...