Cengage launches GenAI-powered Student Assistant in beta to enhance learning experience - August 23, 2024
Cengage, the U.S. higher education division of the global edtech company Cengage Group, has announced the beta launch of its new GenAI-powered Student Assistant. This innovative tool, designed to personalize and empower student learning, will be tested by more than 5,000 higher education students… Read More
McGraw Hill unveils new generative AI tools to enhance K-12 and higher education learning platforms - August 22, 2024
McGraw Hill, a global leader in education, has announced the introduction of two cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools designed to enrich the learning experience for students and streamline instructional support for educators across K-12 and higher education. These new tools, AI Reader and Writing Assistant, are… Read More
Ex Libris unveils updated two-year Alma roadmap, emphasizing AI and Linked Open Data - August 21, 2024
Ex Libris™, a part of Clarivate™, has announced an updated two-year development plan for its Alma library management system. The plan outlines an ambitious strategy for innovation and enhancement through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. The refreshed roadmap, which is updated semi-annually, aims to integrate… Read More
Pearson unveils Generative AI innovations to enhance learning and teaching - August 2, 2024
Pearson, the global leader in lifelong learning, has announced a suite of new generative AI-powered tools designed to revolutionize education for students and educators across various age levels. This announcement is part of Pearson's broader strategy update to investors. Last summer, Pearson became the first major higher… Read More
Wiley expands chemical compound coverage with new AI-powered databases - July 26, 2024
Wiley, a global leader in research and learning, has announced the release of two innovative Wiley SmartSpectra Database Collections, significantly expanding the range of spectral data available for analysis. These databases, created using cutting-edge machine-learning techniques, are poised to revolutionize the field of spectral analysis. The newly… Read More
EASE invites feedback on draft recommendations for AI use in scholarly communication - July 25, 2024
The European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Peer Review Committee has announced an open call for comments and suggestions on their draft recommendations for the use of AI in scholarly communication. This follows the recent launch of the Peer Review Quality Assessment page in… Read More
EBSCO Information Services launches Dyna AI for enhanced clinical decision support - July 25, 2024
EBSCO Information Services’ (EBSCO) Clinical Decisions has announced the introduction of Dyna AI, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) capability designed to deliver critical information to clinicians faster than ever before. Dyna AI is now available for Dynamic Health™… Read More
Pearson unveils AI tool to help educators save time and prioritize student learning - July 24, 2024
As the use of generative AI surges among students in higher education, learning company Pearson has announced the launch of a new AI-powered tool designed to assist instructors. This innovative tool will be integrated into Pearson’s MyLab and Mastering platforms starting in August, aiming to enhance teaching… Read More
IOP Publishing launches open access journals series focused on Machine Learning and AI - July 18, 2024
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has announced the launch of a revolutionary series of open access journals dedicated to the application and development of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) across various scientific disciplines. This new series, the first of its kind, will explore the transformative impact of… Read More
CCC introduces collective licensing solution for AI content usage - July 17, 2024
CCC, a leading authority in copyright advancement and innovation acceleration, has announced a pioneering addition to its Annual Copyright Licenses (ACL) – artificial intelligence (AI) re-use rights. This new feature positions the ACL as the first-ever collective licensing solution tailored for the internal use… Read More
