Popular Science Activities in the AI Era Explore the Transformation of Popular Science

Beijing, October 1 — During the National Science Popularization Month in 2026, the National Science and Technology Communication Center held a series of themed events on the transformation of science popularization in the era of artificial intelligence, inviting experts from the fields of science communication, education, and industry to discuss the direction of science popularization reform. The first event focused on "There are ways to do science popularization well." Participants emphasized that science popularization should first understand the audience, tell good science stories, and carry out precise communication for different groups, while also taking into account emotional value and public trust. The second event focused on the impact of AI on science popularization, discussing how AI is changing science popularization content, teaching methods, the roles of practitioners, and regulatory issues. It also touched on topics such as AI literacy among young people, the universal benefits of technology, and the "AI divide." The third event focused on innovation in science popularization scenarios. Guests said that science popularization is shifting from merely supplementing knowledge to jointly building capabilities, and should enter more daily settings such as homes and travel, allowing science communication to integrate more naturally into life.