The 2025 Berlin Summer School of Artificial Intelligence and Society took place from September 15-18, 2025, at the TU-Campus EUREF in Berlin Schöneberg. It focused on “Open Science and Open Data” and was jointly organized by the BIFOLD Graduate School, the Cluster of Excellence "Science of Intelligence" (SCIoI) and the Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin.

The summer school brought together early career researchers from across disciplines to explore the intersection of open science, open data and artificial intelligence. Participants and speakers from BIFOLD, SCIoI, the Weizenbaum Institute, TU Berlin and other universities and research institutes in Germany and Europe addressed the responsible use of AI, data transparency, implementing FAIR principles (findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability), building resilient data infrastructures, and maintaining scientific integrity in AI-driven research. The programme covered pressing challenges in reproducibility, anonymization techniques, and citizen science approaches that democratize AI development. Beyond theoretical discussions, participants gained hands-on experience with practical tools and methodologies essential for responsible research. The Summer School offered valuable insights, skills, and connections needed to advance ethical, open practices in contemporary AI research.

Over 3,5 days participants engaged with leading experts through keynotes, in-depths lectures, and hands-on workshops. A highlight of the programme was the interactive excursion to the WiNoDa Knowledge Lab at the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin. Participants experienced real-world applications of digital research and data management. The program fostered an open exchange of ideas and equipped researchers with the skills and networks to advance ethical, transparent practices in contemporary AI research.