During the current moment, as generative AI dominates our thinking, both for its extraordinary performance and serious flaws, a new direction is needed. The way forward may involve looking backward. The addressing the deficiencies of generative AI would benefit from reviewing, and incorporating, some of the lessons from expert system development during the late 20th century.
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Social media has not helped us build a strong and resilient tribe with diverse skills and resources. It is now simply geared to help us find others that “like” the same things as we do, which is not the connection points for tribes.
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In early June, Australia woke to the news that the nation’s public broadcaster (the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) was making its librarians and archivists redundant.
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Modern collaborative Wiki platforms can be used to support and facilitate the research process, and to provide a starting point for the efficient implementation of a knowledge management system in academic research settings.
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Within the last five years, disinformation and misinformation have become part of our common vernacular. These terms are often misunderstood, misused, or even used interchangeably. Clarifying definitions are critical in a world of increasingly high-stakes information sharing, and this is of particular importance for information professionals.
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The core idea of all my studies emerged from my experience with two dogs who have given me unconditional love and support during my busy life.
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The copyright laws … help balance the private needs of creators and public interests. The question is: Do they?
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It is something that every individual has while interacting with the world and is what allows us to walk, toss a ball, or drive a car. It is known as kinesthesia, or proprioception.
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