Special Collection: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Citizen Science
Citizen science and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as two powerful tools for tackling complex scientific challenges. While citizen science harnesses the collective work of volunteers, deploying AI can complement or augment human efforts. A new open-access, peer-reviewed, Special Collection in Citizen Science: Theory and Practice explores the dynamic intersection of AI and citizen science, showcasing innovative approaches to integrating AI into citizen science projects across various domains, tasks and platforms. The articles display the use of a range of AI technologies from basic deep learning with Convolutional Neural Networks through to advanced anomaly detection techniques. They illustrate the potential…