In June, NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins (CosmicAI) introduced collectively main voices in astronomy and synthetic intelligence (AI) for the 2026 Cosmic Horizons Conference. The three-day occasion, now in its second yr, was hosted by the NSF Nationwide Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) in Charlottesville, Virginia, from July 14-16, 2026.
The U.S. Nationwide Science Basis Nationwide Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) is a part of the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins (CosmicAI), a five-year program made attainable by funding from the NSF and the Simons Basis.
The 2026 Cosmic Horizons Convention explored latest advances on the intersection of astronomy and synthetic intelligence – from enhancing the trustworthiness and interpretability of AI and machine studying (ML) strategies to getting ready for the big-data challenges of next-generation observatories. The 150+ attendees additionally examined AI’s rising function in proposal preparation, peer evaluation, and paper writing.
Eric Murphy (Astronomer at NSF NRAO and CosmicAI Co-PI) spoke on how the conversations advanced from the primary convention to the second, stating, “It has been extremely satisfying to see how all the varied Astronomy-AI analysis areas have matured so shortly over the previous yr. We’re clearly at some extent the place each the Astronomy and AI communities are capable of extra fluently talk with one another to advance their work. I actually can’t wait to see how a lot additional issues can have advanced at Cosmic Horizons 3.”
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About CosmicAI
The NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins is a collaborative analysis initiative advancing each foundational AI developments and astrophysical analysis by way of the evaluation and processing of huge astronomical datasets. The institute combines experience in astrophysics, computational science, and machine studying throughout a number of establishments to handle the information challenges of next-generation observatories.
For extra data on CosmicAI analysis, alternatives, occasions, and initiatives, go to cosmicai.org.
About NRAO
The Nationwide Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the U.S. Nationwide Science Basis, operated underneath cooperative settlement by Related Universities, Inc.