EBSCO Information Services introduces AI-powered research features - March 24, 2025
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has launched two new artificial intelligence (AI) features, AI Insights and Natural Language Search (NLS), designed to enhance research efficiency and search accuracy. These additions align with EBSCO’s ongoing efforts to improve the researcher experience by integrating… Read More
Taylor & Francis to expand AI-assisted book translations for wider accessibility - March 20, 2025
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis has announced plans to implement AI-powered translation tools to make a broader selection of books accessible to English-language readers. This initiative follows an extensive evaluation of AI translation technologies, aiming to expand the reach of academic and professional texts while reducing the… Read More
Webinar to examine AI trends in higher education - March 19, 2025
Emerald Publishing, in collaboration with the Higher Education Teaching & Learning Association (HETL), will host a webinar titled “AI Trends in Higher Education” on March 26, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM GMT. The session will explore the impact of artificial intelligence on… Read More
Library Copyright Alliance urges protection of fair use in US AI Action Plan - March 19, 2025
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) has submitted recommendations to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), advocating for the preservation of fair use rights in the development of a national AI Action Plan. LCA warns that licensing restrictions could undermine these… Read More
AAP urges White House to prioritize copyright in AI Action Plan - March 17, 2025
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) has submitted comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to a request for information regarding the Biden Administration’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. The association’s response underscores the importance of strong… Read More
Elsevier introduces ScienceDirect AI to enhance research efficiency - March 13, 2025
Elsevier, a global leader in advanced information and decision support, has launched ScienceDirect AI, a generative AI tool designed to improve the research process by enabling users to extract, summarize, and compare insights from millions of full-text articles and book chapters available on ScienceDirect.… Read More
Research Solutions launches AI rights clearinghouse for scientific literature - March 13, 2025
Research Solutions has introduced a new platform enabling organizations to purchase legal rights for integrating scientific journal content into AI applications. The solution allows users to acquire AI-use rights directly at checkout or retroactively for previously purchased articles. As AI-driven research becomes more prevalent, organizations face challenges… Read More
IOP Publishing and Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory launch AI for Science journal - March 12, 2025
IOP Publishing and Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (SLAB) have launched AI for Science, a diamond open-access journal dedicated to AI-driven research in applied physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. AI for Science responds to the rapid expansion of AI and machine learning in… Read More
LIBER endorses ICOLC statement on AI licensing rights - March 12, 2025
LIBER (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche – Association of European Research Libraries) has endorsed the International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) statement on AI in licensing, advocating for policies that protect research accessibility and user rights under EU law. The ICOLC statement opposes… Read More
Ex Libris expands AI-enhanced discovery with Summon Research Assistant - March 7, 2025
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, has launched Summon Research Assistant, bringing AI-enhanced discovery to Summon institutions worldwide. Following the success of Primo Research Assistant, this expansion provides researchers and librarians with a powerful tool to streamline the research process and improve access to trusted library resources. Summon… Read More
