Abstract: ［Purpose/Significance］As a subject closely related to information technology, information science has been definitely influenced by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. It is supposed to provide reference and inspirations for the development of information science by effectively sorting out the developing trajectory and application scenarios and strengthening the role of artificial intelligence in current intelligence. ［Design/Methodology］This study focuses on artificial intelligence and related researches in the field of information science. It systematically analyzes and interpreted the basic knowledge, evolution and research hotspots of artificial intelligence in this field from the perspectives of cited reference and keywords cooccurrence network.［Findings/Conclusion］This paper concludes the influences of artificial intelligence on information science, which include the promotion of topic evolution and innovation of research methodology. Besides, the possible applications of artificial intelligence in the field of information science are explored from the perspectives of theory innovation, researching object expansion, information service improvement and discipline construction.［Originality/Value］Through indepth quantitative and qualitative research, this paper comprehensively reveals the hotspots, trends and developing laws of artificial intelligence in information science, and provides reference and inspirations to scholars in related fields.

Key words: Artificial intelligence, Information science, Development trend, Machine learning, Citespace