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IEEE releases 2026 technology predictions on artificial intelligence, power systems, and adaptive medicine

TechnologyFebruary 10, 2026

(4 Feb 2026) The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a technical professional organization and public charity, together with the IEEE Computer Society, has announced its 2026 Technology Predictions. The report presents a forecast of technology trends expected in the coming year, with a focus on the role of artificial intelligence in business operations, electric power…

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U.S. patent applications decrease dramatically one year after reaching record high, report finds

Data, TechnologyJanuary 14, 2026

(13 Jan 2026) After seven years of growth, U.S. patent applications headed sharply downward, dropping 9% from 2024, the lowest level since 2019. Other 2025 results show a slight decline in the number of U.S. patents granted, down less than 1% from 324,064 in 2024 to 323,272 in 2025. Samsung retained the top spot for the…

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Technology-enhanced library spaces: Case studies from UK and Ireland

Libraries, TechnologyJuly 15, 2025

(20 Jun 2025) What does a modern academic library look like? SCONUL is publishing a collection of case studies showcasing technology-enabled library spaces across the UK and Ireland, to help answer that question. The spaces highlighted here are innovative in design and execution, providing access to the latest equipment, hardware and software including green screens, 3D…

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2025 Library Systems Report is released

Libraries, TechnologyMay 12, 2025

(1 May 2025) The library technology industry showed its maturity in 2024. Businesses have become increasingly stable and robust products delivered rich functionality. But decades of consolidation have created a narrower slate of competitors, resulting in a smaller number of products available for each type and size of library. The marketplace is seeing more specialized…

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SCONUL publishes its Future of the Systems Librarian report

Libraries, TechnologyMarch 12, 2025

(5 Mar 2025) This report summarizes the findings of a survey conducted by SCONUL , the professional association for academic and research libraries in the UK and Ireland, on the future of the systems librarian. This is a strategically important role for libraries which are heavily automated and digitised environments relying on a very wide…

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IEEE reveals predictions for top technology trends of 2025

TechnologyFebruary 10, 2025

(14 Jan 2025) IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, announced today, together with the IEEE Computer Society (CS), its 2025 Top Technology Predictions. The report contains a forecast of the trends that will have the greatest impact on the global computer engineering industry in 2025, redefining and re-shaping the…

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MIT researchers develop a method to track AI’s source attribution and detect potential misinformation

AI, TechnologyDecember 13, 2024

(9 Dec 2024) In many cases, AI systems gather external information to use as context when answering a particular query. For example, to answer a question about a medical condition, the system might reference recent research papers on the topic. Even with this relevant context, models can make mistakes with what feels like high doses of…

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GenAI, cybersecurity, and data ethics: The world’s fastest-growing job skills for 2025

TechnologyDecember 13, 2024

(12 Dec 2024) Coursera releases its fourth annual Job Skills Report, which highlights the critical skills that individuals and institutions are prioritizing for 2025. The Job Skills Report 2025 identifies the fastest-growing skills in AI, business, data science, and tech, with a spotlight on high-demand areas like GenAI and cybersecurity. Key findings include: …

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ChatGPT passes the famous ‘Turing test’ for human-like intelligence

AI, TechnologyJuly 2, 2024

(2 July 2024) ChatGPT-4 has become the first AI to pass a two-player Turing test, fooling human conversation partners 54% of the time. This test, proposed by Alan Turing in 1950, measures if an AI can mimic human intelligence. Researchers suggest this success might reflect more on the test’s limitations than AI’s intelligence. Find out…

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AI is more than ChatGPT: Exploring the broad spectrum of Artificial Intelligence

AI, TechnologyJuly 2, 2024

(2 July 2024) Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses more than chatbots, extending into visual perception, intelligent robotics, speech recognition, natural language processing, automated programming, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI. These technologies revolutionize sectors like healthcare, finance, and communication by enhancing diagnostics, automation, data analysis, and user interfaces, driving innovation and efficiency. Find…

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