MPs call for AI transparency and fair compensation for copyright content - April 2, 2025
New research commissioned by the Publishers Association reveals strong cross-party support among MPs for greater transparency and fair compensation from AI developers using copyrighted materials to train large language models (LLMs). The findings, based on a survey conducted by Savanta, follow the UK Government’s consultation on the… Read More
IOP Publishing strengthens research data sharing with new policy for environmental journals - April 2, 2025
IOP Publishing (IOPP) is advancing its commitment to open science by introducing a new data-sharing policy for Environmental Research: Food Systems (ERFS) and Environmental Research: Climate (ERCL). Under this policy, authors must publicly share the research data supporting their articles unless legal or ethical constraints prevent disclosure.… Read More
PLOS and Society of China University Journals partner to advance open science - April 2, 2025
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and the Society of China University Journals (CUJS) have entered a three-year strategic partnership to collaborate on key topics in scholarly publishing, including open access, open science, scientific integrity, and research evaluation. CUJS, a national academic organization with… Read More
Pearson expands Chief Technology Officer Dave Treat’s role to advance AI and digital strategy - April 2, 2025
Pearson has announced an expanded leadership role for Chief Technology Officer Dave Treat, who will now oversee the company’s digital and technology operations while continuing his existing responsibilities in architecture and innovation. The transition, effective April 7, follows the departure of Chief Information Officer Marykay Wells on… Read More
IGI Global Scientific Publishing expands ResearchGate partnership to full journal portfolio - April 2, 2025
IGI Global Scientific Publishing has expanded its partnership with ResearchGate, incorporating its entire journal portfolio into the Journal Home platform. With the addition of over 140 journals, the initiative now includes nearly 200 publications, enhancing visibility, accessibility, and engagement across a broad spectrum of… Read More
Springer Nature reports growth in open access and AI-powered publishing enhancements - April 1, 2025
Springer Nature has released its first annual report as a public company, outlining progress in open access publishing, AI-driven support for authors, and investments in research integrity. The report follows the company's strong financial performance announced on March 18, reinforcing its commitment to improving… Read More
