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Stay True to the (AI) Act — Stay True to Creativity and Knowledge

A united cultural and scientific front is calling on EU policymakers to honour the intent of the AI Act and uphold the core principles that protect Europe’s creators, researchers, and rights holders.  As implementation unfolds, there is growing concern that current drafts threaten to dilute the Act’s original safeguards—especially around transparency, consent, and enforceable rights....
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Stay True to the (AI) Act — Stay True to Creativity and Knowledge

A united cultural and scientific front is calling on EU policymakers to honour the intent of the AI Act and uphold the core principles that protect Europe’s creators, researchers, and rights holders.  As implementation unfolds, there is growing concern that current drafts threaten to dilute the Act’s original safeguards—especially around transparency, consent, and enforceable rights….

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In Memoriam: Dr. Einar Fredriksson, 1942 – 2025, founder of IOS Press

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (May 14, 2025) — It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Dr. Einar Fredriksson passed away unexpectedly on the 30th of April 2025, at the age of 82. Einar, a native of Sweden, earned his PhD in mathematics in Poland, specializing in mathematical logic and related topics. He later became an honorary…

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STM Integrity Hub expands with Springer Nature’s AI-Powered Text Detection Tool

STM is proud to welcome the integration of a proprietary AI tool donated by Springer Nature into the STM Integrity Hub. Originally developed to identify AI-generated nonsense text in research manuscripts, this tool has been successfully used across Springer Nature’s journals and books. Its donation marks a significant step forward in collective efforts to uphold…

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STM files amicus brief in DMCA Case 

STM has filed an amicus brief in Doe v. GitHub before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, supporting rightsholders alongside the Authors Guild, the Association of American Publishers, and the News/Media Alliance. The brief argues that the district court misapplied Section 1202 of the DMCA by requiring that infringed works be “identical” to original…

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STM defends copyright in AI case 

STM has filed an amicus brief supporting authors in the Kadrey v. Meta litigation, which challenges Meta’s use of copyrighted works to train its generative AI systems.  The brief underscores that Meta knowingly copied and distributed large volumes of copyrighted content sourced from notorious piracy websites—including Z-Library, Libgen, Sci-Hub, and others—that have been repeatedly shut…

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New STM Draft Report: Classifying AI Use in Manuscript Preparation

STM has released a new draft report, Recommendations for a Classification of AI Use in Academic Manuscript Preparation, developed by the STM Association’s Task & Finish Group on AI Labelling Terminology. This draft is now open for community consultation.  While publishers have long offered guidance on disclosing human assistance—such as language editing—recent advances in generative…

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Spotlight on accessibility: resources, best practices and a chance to connect

This month, STM’s Social Responsibility Committee is focusing on accessibility. We kicked things off with a dynamic panel discussion exploring inclusive publishing practices at our US conference earlier this month. We’ve also launched a new online Accessibility Resource Centre offering members practical guidance and tools to support accessible publishing. Preparing for the EU Accessibility Act?…

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The reveal of STM Trends 2029

A bridge under construction… or a future in the making? There’s more to this image than meets the eye. It’s a symbol of collaboration, resilience, and the strategic choices shaping the future of scholarly communications. Welcome to STM Trends 2029: our annual industry futurecast — just revealed last week at the STM US Conference in…

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China chapter hosts the first in-person meeting of 2025

On the afternoon of March 27, the China Chapter of STM held its first in-person meeting of 2025 at the CAS Library. Nearly 50 member representatives of STM attended the meeting. The first session of the meeting was chaired by Dr. Yan Shuai, the STM China Consultant. Professor Yang Liying, Director of the Department of…

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STM joins coalition of EU rightsholders to reject third draft of GPAI Code of Practice

STM has joined a coalition of authors, performers, publishers, and other rightsholders across Europe to raise significant concerns about the third draft of the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice. The current draft fails to meet the objectives of the AI Act and contravenes established EU copyright law. Rather than creating a strong foundation…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference

16th to 17th June 2025

PubTech Conference & STM APAC Conference Introduction! What is the PubTech Conference? Publishing is a vital cornerstone in promoting academic research, stimulating technological innovation, and inheriting civilization. It is also an organic vehicle for disseminating innovative achievements and intellectual thoughts. The rapidly evolving technology is also driving revolutionary changes in the publishing industry. The PubTech...
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STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

13th to 14th October 2025

SAVE THE DATE The STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt returns on 13 – 14 October 2025 with a vibrant mix of interactive sessions, expert panelists, idea-sharing, and — perhaps most importantly — connection. Monday 13th October 2025 | Evening Dinner to be held at the Westin Grand Frankfurt Individual spaces are available for purchase with your conference...
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