AI Literacy in Practice: A Library Perspective. 24 September, 11am BST
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AI Literacy in Practice: A Library Perspective. 24 September, 11am BST

Libraries are becoming crucial in promoting AI literacy within academic and research settings, as highlighted in a webinar featuring library and research professionals sharing their experiences in building AI Literacy programs. The session aims to provide library and information professionals with practical strategies for developing AI skills, fostering ethical use, and supporting AI tool integration in educational institutions.

AI Literacy Essentials for Academic Libraries

AI Literacy Essentials for Academic Libraries

Clarivate is a leading provider of transformative intelligence solutions, supporting academic institutions and libraries with AI-powered research tools and data-driven insights. Through initiatives like the free AI Literacy Microcourse, Clarivate aims to equip librarians with the skills needed to guide ethical AI use in academia, addressing challenges such as plagiarism, bias, and privacy while fostering cross-campus collaboration and critical evaluation of AI-generated content.

Podcast: Teaching Alongside Generative AI for Student Success

Podcast: Teaching Alongside Generative AI for Student Success

Touro University has launched a graduate program in social work that incorporates AI-assisted experiential learning simulations, reflecting a broader trend among colleges to integrate AI tools and literacy into their curricula to enhance student success. The university is also incentivizing faculty to creatively engage with AI, providing support and training to ensure that AI is used as an assistive tool in education, while maintaining a focus on human context and mitigating potential risks such as gamification.

Anthropic and Iceland announce one of the world’s first national AI education pilots

Anthropic and Iceland announce one of the world’s first national AI education pilots

Anthropic and Iceland's Ministry of Education and Children have partnered to launch a national AI education pilot, providing teachers across Iceland with access to the AI tool Claude to enhance lesson preparation and student learning. This initiative is part of a broader effort by Anthropic to integrate AI into public services globally, with similar partnerships in Europe and beyond, aiming to modernize education and support educators through advanced technology.

ChatGPT 5 vs Claude vs Gemini : Best AI for Academic Research

ChatGPT 5 vs Claude vs Gemini : Best AI for Academic Research

In a comparative analysis of AI models ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, ChatGPT emerged as the most reliable for generating accurate academic references, with a 60% accuracy rate, while Gemini performed poorly with only 20% accuracy. Despite their potential, all models exhibited issues such as citing secondary sources and producing plausible but inaccurate outputs, emphasizing the need for manual verification of AI-generated references to maintain academic integrity.

Study: ChatGPT Fabricates References More Than Half the Time

Study: ChatGPT Fabricates References More Than Half the Time

A study by Deakin University found that ChatGPT fabricates or inaccurately cites references in over 50% of cases, raising concerns about its reliability for academic research. The findings suggest that while AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for Life Sciences offer potential efficiencies, they require careful oversight and verification to maintain research integrity.

Do students rely too much on generative AI?

Do students rely too much on generative AI?

Approximately 90% of college students are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT in classrooms, prompting educators like Michael Jones from the University of Cincinnati to explore traditional methods such as in-person exams to prevent misuse. Meanwhile, a proposed bill could ban states from regulating AI models for a decade, raising concerns about the balance between innovation and safety, as data centers increasingly consume more electricity.

TeacherServer surpasses five million users and redefines AI for educators

TeacherServer surpasses five million users and redefines AI for educators

TeacherServer, an AI platform created by Zafer Unal, has rapidly grown to over five million users worldwide, revolutionizing how educators incorporate AI into their classrooms by offering thousands of free resources and tools. The platform addresses teachers' concerns about data privacy and training, ensuring student data security by running on local servers, and aims to enhance critical thinking and creativity rather than replace them.

At Vanderbilt, education leaders from around the globe meet to shape the future of AI in learning

At Vanderbilt, education leaders from around the globe meet to shape the future of AI in learning

The Global Education Deans' Forum, hosted by Vanderbilt Peabody College and other institutions, brought together leaders from 30 universities to discuss the role of AI in education, emphasizing its potential to enhance teaching and learning rather than replace human skills. The event featured discussions on integrating AI into educational practices, training future teachers, and the importance of community engagement, highlighting a consensus on AI as a transformative tool in education.

AI center will be part of UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

AI center will be part of UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is establishing a 40,000-square-foot AI hub at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center to address agricultural challenges through technology. This center aims to enhance crop yields, reduce chemical use, and create technology-driven jobs, ultimately strengthening Florida's agricultural and economic landscape.