20 of the world’s most beautiful libraries
(1 July 2024) Stories of intrigue and imagination abound in these incredible libraries, which range from royal follies to monastic marvels… Find out more here.
(1 July 2024) Stories of intrigue and imagination abound in these incredible libraries, which range from royal follies to monastic marvels… Find out more here.
(1 July 2024) The National Library of Korea launched “Korean Memory,” an online platform offering access to 260,000 digitized works from 122 institutions. This initiative aims to provide high-quality, reliable data to the public, preserving Korean heritage. The platform includes books, photos, music, and more, with future plans for thematic collections and third-party use policies.…
(1 July 2024) The National Library of Australia (NLA) is inadvertently archiving thousands of AI-generated web pages as part of its mission to document the Australian internet. This includes content from AI like ChatGPT, raising concerns about the impact on cultural understanding and the increasing storage needs due to the explosion of AI-produced material. Find…
(1 July 2024) The Nature Index Research Leaders 2024 highlights the rapid growth of Asian research institutes, particularly in India and China, and a decline in Western research predominance. Chinese institutions dominate the top ten positions, while India shows significant growth. European and North American countries, except Denmark, generally recorded declines in their adjusted shares.…
(1 July 2024) IOP Publishing’s flagship journal, Reports on Progress in Physics, published its first original research papers, adding to its 90-year legacy. The journal covers all physics areas and offers open access options. Chief Editors Dr. David Gevaux and Professor Subir Sachdev highlight its ongoing significance and contribution to the physics community. Find out…
(1 July 2024) People keep secrets fearing harsh judgment, but research shows these fears are exaggerated. In a study with 508 participants, secret revealers expected worse judgment than they received. Regardless of the recipient’s relationship, honesty and trustworthiness were rated higher than anticipated, even with darker secrets like infidelity (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology).…
(30 June 2024) AI could threaten 33% of jobs in advanced economies, 24% in emerging economies, and 18% in low-income countries, while enhancing productivity and creating new jobs. Wealthier nations are better prepared for AI adoption. Emerging markets and low-income countries face fewer disruptions but lack the infrastructure and skills to benefit fully. Find out…
(30 June 2024) Generative AI shows immense potential in higher education but requires robust policies and governance, according to a report from MIT SMR Connections. It advocates for flexible AI guidelines, AI literacy courses for faculty, and human oversight in AI-generated work. Institutions are warned against ignoring guideline creation, emphasizing the need for preparation. Find…
(28 June 2024) OpenAI launched ChatGPT on November 30, 2022, popularizing generative AI writing and raising detection challenges. While AI writing existed before, its public accessibility was limited. Detecting AI writing involves automated, human, and hybrid approaches, each with varying effectiveness and resource requirements. Current detection methods are often unreliable, especially at scale. Find out…
(28 June 2024) Cassie Richards describes her secondment with the Digital Collection Services team at Alexander Turnbull Library, focusing on digital archiving. She highlights the fragility of born-digital materials, the use of write-blockers and checksums, and the importance of programs like DROID. Her experience underscores the necessity of professional digital preservation for both institutional and…
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