Responsible use of GenAI in the Graphene Flagship

AI is transforming European research by accelerating data analysis, enhancing predictive modelling and enabling cross-border collaboration. It streamlines repetitive tasks, supports faster discovery and improves decision-making. With growing investment and open-data initiatives, AI helps researchers tackle complex societal challenges, from climate resilience to healthcare innovation across the entire continent today. However, it is critical that research projects approach the use of this technology responsibly.

The Graphene Flagship Project Managers Network met in Vicenza in September – just before the start of Graphene Week – for a workshop on the responsible use of Generative AI in Horizon Europe projects and, as a result, prepared a document with recommendations on the responsible use of GenAI by the Graphene Flagship projects. These recommendations mainly refer to the responsible use of GenAI tools not only in research projects but also on EU project management.

The document provides recommendations for the responsible integration of GenAI in Graphene Flagship activities and is aligned with the European Commission’s own guidelines and Horizon Europe principles.