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You might recall that during October our library is providing trials for the new AI assistants integrated into the two major literature search databases – Web of Science and Scopus.More details about those tools are available in this earlier newsletter. The trial period ends on October 20th for Web of Science and October 30th for Scopus. The library staff are seeking feedback in order to move forward and purchase any of the add-on features that you test. Feedback can be sent to: research_support@ehl.lu.se.
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A new California law mandates the integration of AI literacy into K-12 (kindergarten to 12th grade) curricula. This legislation, passed unanimously, requires the state’s Instructional Quality Commission to update math, science, and history-social science frameworks to include AI concepts. The curriculum will cover how AI works, its applications, limitations, ethical issues, and real-world impacts. The goal is to equip students with the skills to use AI safely and responsibly, preparing them for a future where AI is prevalent.
Source: GovTech
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In Massachusetts, the parents of a high school student are suing the school after their son was punished for using AI to assist with research for a history paper. The school accused the student of cheating, resulting in detention and a negative impact on his grade. The parents argue that the student only used AI in the research phase of the assignment and the school’s rules on AI use are unclear and that their son did not use AI to write the paper itself. They are seeking to have the punishment reversed and the student’s grade restored. This case could set a legal precedent regarding the use of AI in academic settings, highlighting the necessity for and importance of clear guidelines.
Source: abcnews
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French President Emmanuel Macron (who visited our university earlier this year) has warned that the EU needs radical changes to avoid falling behind the United States and China. He emphasized that Europe is lagging in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, climate change, defense, and security. Macron called for simplified regulations and increased investments in AI to ensure Europe can compete globally.
Source: Bloomberg
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