AI for collective intelligence

AI has emerged as a transformative force in society, reshaping economies, work, and everyday life. We argue that AI can not only improve short-term productivity but can also enhance a group’s collective intelligence. Specifically, AI can be employed to enhance three elements of collective intelligence: collective memory, collective attention, and collective reasoning. This editorial reviews key emerging work in the area to suggest ways in which AI can support the socio-cognitive architecture of collective intelligence. We will then briefly introduce the articles in the “AI for Collective Intelligence” special issue.