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STM publishes new discussion document on responsible use of research content in generative AI

STM has published “Toward Responsible Use of Research Content in Generative AI,” a discussion document putting forward considerations for the responsible use of research content in generative AI tools, and inviting the broader research and GenAI development community to engage. The document focuses on what makes research content and research communication distinct from other types…

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EU Parliament adopts position on copyright and AI

On 10 March, the European Parliament adopted its position on AI and copyright in plenary session. No further amendments were tabled following the committee vote, and the final report reflects the version previously available. The text stops short of recommending a reopening of the 2019 EU Copyright Directive, but acknowledges its ambiguous application in the AI…

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IFRRO releases study on publishing industry in Asia-Pacific

IFRRO has published a comparative regional analysis of publishing markets across Asia-Pacific, covering market segmentation, revenue and growth trends, digital transformation, copyright and open access frameworks, and the evolving impact of artificial intelligence. An extended version — a 200+ page document featuring detailed analysis of 13 focus countries — will also be made available. Read…

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UK Publishers Association publishes comprehensive account of AI content licensing

The Publishers Association has released a detailed report on how book and journal publishers license content for AI use — finding that the AI licensing market is established and growing, with high-quality publisher content increasingly in demand to power AI innovation and scientific discovery. Key findings include: The AI licensing market has firm foundations, with…

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From Image to Insight: Why Microscopy Metadata Are Key to Data Integrity webinar

To ensure transparency, accountability, and reproducibility in scholarly publishing, raw microscopy image data including comprehensive metadata are essential. Yet many integrity investigations reveal critical metadata gaps that limit the ability to verify or interpret images and findings. Join Jana Christopher, Nathalie Gaudreault, Steven West, and Marie Soulière for a community webinar exploring practical ways to improve how image data...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

Scientific Publishing & the Industrial Shift: Are We Future-Ready? Washington, DC | April 22–23, 2026    The research ecosystem is undergoing an industrial shift. Structural pressures — from funding and policy to AI and integrity — are accelerating change across how research is created, validated, and shared. The question is not simply how we respond, but...

PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference 2026

  PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference Introduction What is the PubTech Conference? Initiated in 2023 by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC), the PubTech Conference is an international and regular conference in the publishing industry dedicated to the integration of publishing and technology. The Conference brings together global publishing experts,...

STM Dinner & Conference 2026 | Frankfurt

SAVE THE DATE!   What’s this?  Every year, the STM Community convenes in Frankfurt for STM’s Annual Conference — held conveniently right before the Frankfurt Book Fair. It brings together academic publishers, innovators, societies, funders, and universities with a common goal: advancing trusted research.  What to expect? First, a welcoming dinner on Monday, 5 October, gives...