(4 Sep 2024) The National Library of Indonesia received the 2024 UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize, following the recommendation of an international jury of experts. The award recognizes the library’s commitment to the preservation and accessibility of Indonesian manuscripts through various programs. UNESCO said that documentary heritage is a unique and irreplaceable window into our history,…
(9 Sep 2024) Clarivate Plc today launched its first Pulse of the Library™ report. The report reveals that libraries are in the early days of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation. Librarians are considering applications of AI that support the library mission, particularly in enhancing content discovery and increasing efficiency for their teams. However, there are notable concerns, including a…
(3 Sep 2024) Minister of Education [of Taiwan] Cheng Ying-yao (鄭英耀), along with representatives of 25 universities, yesterday announced the establishment of the Taiwan Artificial Intelligence College Alliance to enable students to take intercollegiate courses on artificial intelligence (AI) and obtain certificates. The alliance, which begins official operations in the academic year starting this month,…