FIZ Karlsruhe’s ICSD data powers global AI materials initiative - July 28, 2026
The Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD) from FIZ Karlsruhe has been selected as one of the scientific data sources for CuspAI’s new AI Materials Foundry. The international network includes more than 45 partners from academia and industry, among them NVIDIA, Meta, Samsung, Henkel, and… Read More
PLS consults on Workplace AI permissions in CLA Education licenses - July 24, 2026
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has opened a consultation seeking publisher feedback on the introduction of Workplace AI rights into CLA Education and Higher Education licenses. The proposed permissions would allow staff and students to use licensed content with generative AI tools to support teaching, learning, research, and… Read More
IGI Global Scientific Publishing introduces AI Assistant Research Tool for research discovery - July 24, 2026
IGI Global Scientific Publishing has launched an AI Assistant Research Tool, now available through its e‑Book Collection. The tool is designed for academic libraries and their patrons, enabling users to search, refine topics, and build research pathways within a scholarly platform while allowing librarians to retain control… Read More
Wiley joins DOE Genesis Mission Consortium to support AI‑driven scientific discovery - July 22, 2026
Wiley has joined the Genesis Mission Consortium, a public‑private partnership supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission. The consortium includes organizations such as Nvidia, AWS, Microsoft, IBM, and AMD. Wiley is the only scientific publisher among the members and presented its work… Read More
University of Virginia partners with Elsevier to provide LeapSpace AI workspace - July 21, 2026
The University of Virginia (UVA) has entered into an agreement to provide its research community with access to LeapSpace™, Elsevier’s AI‑driven research workspace. The platform is designed to support multiple stages of the research process, including discovery, evidence evaluation, and critical… Read More
Kudos report shows AI accounts for one‑third of research discovery - July 21, 2026
Kudos has released the Phase I report from its Taming the Crocodile project, showing that artificial intelligence now accounts for a third of scholarly information‑seeking. The study, based on surveys of 11,500 researchers and 200 librarians and an environmental scan of more than 300… Read More
American Library Association adopts guidance on Artificial Intelligence in libraries - July 21, 2026
The American Library Association (ALA) Council has formally adopted Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries, a resource intended to help libraries develop and revise policies for the ethical and human‑centered use of AI. The guidance was developed by ALA’s 30‑member Artificial Intelligence Policy Working… Read More
Articul8 AI and ASME develop domain-specific GenAI model for Engineering standards - July 16, 2026
Articul8 AI and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) have announced the development of the first generative AI model designed specifically for mechanical engineering standards. The collaboration marks a significant step in modernizing engineering knowledge and demonstrates how AI can be responsibly applied… Read More
AGA introduces Nigel, AI assistant for Gastroenterology and Hepatology - July 14, 2026
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has announced the launch of Nigel, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed specifically for gastroenterology and hepatology. Developed in collaboration with experts Dennis L. Shung, MD, MHS, PhD, Bradly C. Stadie, PhD, and Aly T. Strauss, MD, MIE, Nigel provides… Read More
ACM expands speaker lineup for AI Leadership Summit - July 13, 2026
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced eight additional speakers for its inaugural AI Leadership Summit, scheduled to take place August 30–September 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to examine critical issues… Read More
