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Barbara A Han¹, Kush R Varshney², Shannon LaDeau¹

¹Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, NY 12545.

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Intentional synergy between ecology and artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for predicting complex environmental changes. This convergence can enhance ecological understanding and build more resilient AI systems for an uncertain future.

Keywords:

complex systems deep learning ecosystems interpretable AI prediction

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Area of Science:

Ecology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Complex Systems Science
Global Change Research

Background:

Ecology and AI have advanced independently, yet both seek to understand complex systems with nonlinear interactions.
Global change necessitates a synergistic approach to address challenges like unpredictability and resilience dynamics.
Ecological systems present modeling challenges, even for advanced AI techniques like deep neural networks.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the urgent need for a convergence research paradigm between ecology and AI.
To explore how AI can advance ecological modeling and how ecological systems can inspire AI.
To emphasize the mutual benefits of synergy for understanding ecological resilience and improving AI robustness.

Main Methods:

Conceptual review and synthesis of research trends in ecology and AI.
Identification of shared challenges and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Case examples illustrating the potential of AI in ecological systems modeling.

Main Results:

Ecological systems' emergent behaviors can inspire novel AI architectures.
AI advancements offer powerful tools for modeling complex ecological dynamics.
Synergy can accelerate understanding of ecological resilience and improve AI generalization.

Conclusions:

A purposeful convergence between ecology and AI is critical for addressing global change.
This interdisciplinary synergy can lead to breakthroughs in both fields and enhance future adaptability.
Overcoming epistemic barriers is essential for realizing the full potential of this collaboration.