Science. Business. Society.
Vol. 10 (2025), Issue 3, pg(s) 92-95

SOCIETY

Artificial Intelligence for Conserving and Preserving Artefacts

  • 1 Sofia, Bulgaria

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the preservation and conservation of cultural artefacts by introducing innovative, noninvasive and highly efficient solutions. The integration of AI has transformed traditional approaches to the preservation, documentation and restoration of artefacts. Contemporary AI-based technologies and applications vary from computer vision and machine learning to natural language processing and high-fidelity digital surrogates. Applications such as AI-assisted imaging, 3D reconstruction, environmental data analytics and semantic metadata linking enhance both the physical and digital safeguarding of cultural assets. AI-driven platforms support provenance verification, forgery detection and adaptive preventive conservation, ensuring sustainable stewardship of heritage collections. This paper reviews current AI tools and applications in heritage institutions and fine-art contexts, highlighting their role in improving conservation accuracy, accessibility and long-term resilience of artefacts.

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