Anthropic partners with Rwandan Government and ALX to bring AI education to hundreds of thousands of learners across Africa

New partnership between VCU and AI Ready RVA aims to boost AI education, innovation and community impact

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and AI Ready RVA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing AI education, research, and innovation in the Greater Richmond region. This partnership aims to enhance teaching, learning, and workforce readiness through responsible AI use, positioning Richmond as a model for inclusive AI literacy and innovation.

Learning Excellence Library leaders for AI literacy

Academic libraries are playing a crucial role in integrating AI literacy into higher education by leveraging strategic thinking and technical experimentation to build institutional capacity. They are addressing challenges such as ethical use, critical thinking, and societal impacts of AI, while also collaborating with AI developers to enhance educational tools and frameworks for responsible AI use.

The Scholarly Kitchen Explores Academic Librarians' Hopes and Fears About AI

Academic librarians see potential in generative AI to enhance user interaction with collections, but they are concerned about issues like truthfulness, hallucinations, and the opacity of AI systems. The integration of AI poses a challenge to libraries' role as trusted institutions, as it introduces risks of misrepresentation and could undermine user confidence.

Academic Libraries Embrace AI

A report by Clarivate reveals that 67% of libraries worldwide are exploring or implementing AI, with academic libraries leading the charge compared to public libraries. The study highlights regional differences in AI adoption, with U.

Ohio State to hire 100 new tenured faculty members with AI expertise over next five years

Ohio State University plans to hire 100 new tenure-track faculty members with expertise in artificial intelligence over the next five years as part of its AI Fluency initiative, which aims to integrate AI education into every undergraduate's core curriculum. This initiative includes the creation of the AI(X)Hub, a university-wide hub designed to foster research and innovation in AI across all of Ohio State's 15 colleges.

App State research seeks to strengthen Western NC post-Hurricane Helene

Appalachian State University is actively involved in post-Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, focusing on areas such as flood forecasting, energy systems, ecological impacts, and health solutions. Through collaboration with regional partners, the university aims to leverage its research expertise to enhance community resilience and address the needs of underserved communities, particularly in rural and low-income areas.

How AI is transforming academic research

Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into daily life and research, offering significant benefits like reducing labor and time in academic studies, though it requires careful verification of its outputs due to potential inaccuracies. The University of Miami is actively supporting AI usage by providing access to various AI tools and hosting workshops to enhance understanding and effective application among students and researchers.

We’re introducing Google Scholar Labs to answer your research questions

Google has introduced Google Scholar Labs, a new feature utilizing generative AI to assist in answering complex scholarly research questions by analyzing and identifying key topics and relationships. Currently available to a limited number of logged-in users, Scholar Labs helps find and evaluate relevant academic papers to provide comprehensive answers to research inquiries.

Kean University to Offer New Jersey's First Bachelor's Degree in AI

AI Fluency: The New Essential Skill for Hiring Managers and Students

AI fluency is increasingly seen as a core skill by hiring managers, with many considering it more important than traditional qualifications, particularly in the tech and finance sectors. Universities that integrate AI into their programs are better preparing students for the workforce, as both employers and students agree that restricting AI access in coursework can disadvantage learners.