Creative Rights in AI Coalition responds to AI Opportunities Action Plan, urges UK to chart its own course - January 17, 2025
The Creative Rights in AI Coalition has issued a strong response to the UK government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, cautioning against adopting the European Union’s AI regulatory approach and rejecting claims of legal uncertainty in the UK’s copyright framework. Following the Prime Minister’s commitment to implement the… Read More
Pearson and Microsoft partner to revolutionize learning and work with AI - January 15, 2025
In a landmark move, Microsoft Corp., and Pearson, the world’s leading lifelong learning company, have announced a multi-year partnership to address the global challenge of upskilling workers for an AI-driven economy. This strategic collaboration leverages Pearson's extensive expertise in education and assessment and Microsoft's… Read More
O’Reilly 2025 Tech Trends Report highlights AI skills boom and focus on security governance - January 10, 2025
O’Reilly, a leading platform for technology and business learning, has released its 2025 Technology Trends Report, offering a detailed look at the key topics shaping the tech landscape. Based on insights from its 2.8 million users, the report provides valuable data for leaders to… Read More
Springer Nature launches AI tool to support editors, peer reviewers, and enhance publishing integrity - January 9, 2025
Springer Nature has introduced a cutting-edge AI tool designed to assist editors and peer reviewers by automating editorial quality checks and identifying potentially unsuitable manuscripts. The tool aims to streamline the publication process while upholding the highest standards of research integrity and ethics. Developed in-house, the AI… Read More
Wolters Kluwer enhances nursing education with AI-driven NCLEX remediation tool - January 9, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Health has announced the launch of AI-driven personalized remediation features in its Lippincott® Ready for NCLEX®-RN platform. This innovative enhancement aims to better prepare nursing students for the Next Generation NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) while reducing the burden on educators. The… Read More
Ex Libris unveils AI innovations transforming libraries in 2025 - January 8, 2025
Ex Libris™, a part of Clarivate™, is marking the start of 2025 by spotlighting its latest AI-driven innovations designed to enhance library services and user experiences. A newly launched dedicated webpage highlights the cutting-edge tools developed in collaboration with the academic community, showcasing the company’s commitment to… Read More
Creative Rights in AI Coalition urges government to safeguard copyright as AI policy evolves - December 20, 2024
A newly formed Creative Rights in AI Coalition has called on the government to prioritize copyright protection as it shapes policies surrounding generative artificial intelligence (GAI). The coalition, which includes publishers, authors, artists, music businesses, unions, and photographers, is advocating for policies that support growth in both the creative and… Read More
First draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published by independent experts - December 6, 2024
The first draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been released, marking a significant step in ensuring safe and trustworthy development of AI models. The draft, prepared by independent experts and facilitated by the European AI Office, will be discussed with around 1,000 stakeholders in… Read More
NIH develops AI algorithm to streamline clinical trial enrollment - November 21, 2024
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have unveiled a groundbreaking AI algorithm, TrialGPT, designed to match potential volunteers to relevant clinical trials with remarkable efficiency. By leveraging artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs), the tool could save clinicians significant time while accelerating participant enrollment… Read More
Ex Libris introduces AI-powered metadata management to enhance library records - November 20, 2024
Ex Libris, a leader in library technology solutions, has launched an artificial intelligence-driven system to revolutionize metadata management in the Alma Community Zone. This innovative initiative addresses the long-standing challenge of incomplete bibliographic records by leveraging AI to analyze full-text content and automatically populate missing MARC fields.… Read More
