Information literacy

AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The year saw the emergence of generative AI, which moved the technology from the shadows to center stage in the public imagination.

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  • The year saw the emergence of generative AI, which moved the technology from the shadows to center stage in the public imagination.
  • It also saw boardroom drama in an AI startup dominate the news cycle for several days.
  • We’ve assembled a panel of AI scholars to look ahead to 2024 and describe the issues AI developers, regulators and everyday people are likely to face, and to give their hopes and recommendations.
  • Casey Fiesler, Associate Professor of Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder 2023 was the year of AI hype.
  • One of the major AI debates of 2023 was around the role of ChatGPT and similar chatbots in education.
  • The more people understand how AI works, the more empowered they are to use it and to critique it.
  • I hope that universities that are rushing to hire more technical AI experts put just as much effort into hiring AI ethicists.


Anjana Susarla receives funding from the National Institute of Health and the Omura-Saxena Professorship in Responsible AI Casey Fiesler receives funding from the National Science Foundation, and is currently a funded Visiting Fellow with the Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab. Kentaro Toyama's research is funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

Learn & Work Ecosystem Library Announces New Librarian and Updated Features

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library recently hired Matthew Valdez as its first Librarian.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library recently hired Matthew Valdez as its first Librarian.
  • “I’m really excited to be joining the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library designed to serve the diverse stakeholder groups seeking accurate information about the ecosystem,” said Valdez.
  • His work in higher education has focused on information literacy instruction, digital accessibility, Open Educational Resources, and educational technology.
  • “Matthew brings unique librarianship and technology talents to the team,” said Holly Zanville, research professor at George Washington University, and founder and lead of the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.

'WE ARE NOW AT THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE FOR INTELLIGENCE,' SAYS GLOBAL AI EXPERT AT QATAR FOUNDATION'S 2023 WISE SUMMIT

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world is at a tipping point for human evolution because machines are about to profoundly change the way we live, the way we work, and even experience what it means to be human, said Nina Schick, one of the first Generative AI experts and Founder of Tamang Ventures Limited, at WISE 11, the 11th edition of Qatar Foundation's WISE Summit, that concluded today.

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  • The panel 'AI for Common Good,' explored the collective impact of AI applications in the fields of research, education, policy, philanthropy, and media on cultivating the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers.
  • Her Excellency the Minister commented: "Qatar is one of the early adopters of a national K-12 AI curriculum.
  • It aims at preparing students for a workforce that increasingly involves AI technologies and skills."
  • Co-founder and CEO of The Wolfram Group, Conrad Wolfram, delivered a keynote speech during the closing ceremony on the critical importance of computational thinking in the age of AI.

'WE ARE NOW AT THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE FOR INTELLIGENCE,' SAYS GLOBAL AI EXPERT AT QATAR FOUNDATION'S 2023 WISE SUMMIT

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world is at a tipping point for human evolution because machines are about to profoundly change the way we live, the way we work, and even experience what it means to be human, said Nina Schick, one of the first Generative AI experts and Founder of Tamang Ventures Limited, at WISE 11, the 11th edition of Qatar Foundation's WISE Summit, that concluded today.

Key Points: 
  • The panel 'AI for Common Good,' explored the collective impact of AI applications in the fields of research, education, policy, philanthropy, and media on cultivating the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers.
  • Her Excellency the Minister commented: "Qatar is one of the early adopters of a national K-12 AI curriculum.
  • It aims at preparing students for a workforce that increasingly involves AI technologies and skills."
  • Co-founder and CEO of The Wolfram Group, Conrad Wolfram, delivered a keynote speech during the closing ceremony on the critical importance of computational thinking in the age of AI.

Learn to leverage library resources for your research and reporting at NPCJI webinar, Sept. 8

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Learn how journalists can tap public and academic libraries to find and use government documents, academic research, archives and other resources that are free via libraries, but not easily accessible on the open web.

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  • Learn how journalists can tap public and academic libraries to find and use government documents, academic research, archives and other resources that are free via libraries, but not easily accessible on the open web.
  • Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute to learn from April Hines , journalism and mass communications librarian for the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida.
  • Her research areas include information literacy instruction for journalists, library marketing and outreach, and social media engagement.
  • Registration is open for this virtual program , which will take place on Friday, Sept. 8, at 11:30 a.m.

Kelvin Watson Named American Library Association Medal of Excellence Award Winner

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Las Vegas, NV, United States, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District , has been awarded the American Library Association (ALA) Medal of Excellence Award.

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  • Las Vegas, NV, United States, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District , has been awarded the American Library Association (ALA) Medal of Excellence Award.
  • This annual award, presented by the ALA and sponsored by OCLC, recognizes creative leadership in library management, library training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librarianship.
  • “The jury for the 2023 Medal of Excellence award is delighted to honor Kelvin Watson for his many accomplishments during a long, pioneering, and accomplished career as a leader in public library management,” according to a statement from the ALA.
  • The 2023 Medal of Excellence will be presented on June 25 at the ALA President’s Program during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.

Black Led Research Firm Awarded $3M Grant Through Biden-Harris Administration Initiative

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

SEATTLE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Brilliance Research (BBR) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded an Internet for All Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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  • SEATTLE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Brilliance Research (BBR) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded an Internet for All Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
  • BBR won the grant in partnership with the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) for the Connect Across Tacoma project.
  • Black Brilliance Research intentionally amplifies the power of lived experience to create a world where everyone can thrive.
  • For more information about Black Brilliance Research and its work to promote digital equity and inclusion, visit https://www.blackbrillianceresearch.com/home .

Thomas Edison State University Builds on Collaboration with edX

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

TRENTON, N.J. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has expanded its partnership with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), by joining its venerable group of MicroBachelors program providers.

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  • TRENTON, N.J. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has expanded its partnership with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), by joining its venerable group of MicroBachelors program providers.
  • TESU's Critical Information Literacy (SOS-110) program will now be offered alongside Harvard University, NYU, Arizona State University, Southern New Hampshire University, Western Governors University and Doane University MicroBachelors programs on edX.org.
  • "We are working toward offering additional bachelors-level introductory courses and a fully-stackable TESU associate degree is currently in development with edX."
  • To learn more about edX MicroBachelors programs evaluated by TESU for credit, visit www.tesu.edu/degree-completion/edx-credit
    Thomas Edison State University provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults through flexible, high-quality collegiate learning and assessment opportunities.

Stetson University Board of Trustees Elects Three New Trustees

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Friday, June 3, 2022

GULFPORT, Fla., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University Board of Trustees elected three new trustees to the board during its May meeting at the university's College of Law campus in Gulfport.

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  • Stetson University Board of Trustees elected three new trustees to the board during its May meeting at the university's College of Law campus in Gulfport.
  • GULFPORT, Fla., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University Board of Trustees elected three new trustees to the board during its May meeting at the university's College of Law campus in Gulfport.
  • "The support and guidance of our Board of Trustees is critical to the University.
  • Rigdon is a "Double Hatter" graduate of Stetson University, BA in 2005, and Stetson University College of Law, JD in 2008.

Gb Sciences to Begin Dosage Study for Its Novel Parkinson's Disease Formulations at the University of Lethbridge

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

As thesecond-most common neurodegenerative disease, the market for Parkinson's disease treatments is expected to grow to $8.8 billion by 2026.

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  • As thesecond-most common neurodegenerative disease, the market for Parkinson's disease treatments is expected to grow to $8.8 billion by 2026.
  • Through GbS Global Biopharma, its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Gb Sciences has signed a contract withthe University of Lethbridge, located in Alberta, Canada, to complete required rodent dose response studies.
  • "Gb Sciences is an innovator in drug discovery and development, and they have promising drug candidates for the treatment of Parkinsonian movement disorders.
  • Gb Sciences' formulations for chronic pain, anxiety, and depression are currently in preclinical animal studies with researchers at the National Research Council Canada.