University Libraries Joins Global Effort Shaping AI Future
University Libraries Joins Global Effort Shaping AI Future
Publish Date: 2026-06-03 14:33:00
Source Domain: news.stonybrook.edu
- Stony Brook University Libraries has become a founding member of AI4LAM, joining an international group exploring AI use in libraries, archives, and museums.
- The organization comprises institutions like Stanford University Libraries, the British Library, and Yale University Library, offering collaborative opportunities in AI tools, research, and copyright practices.
- Membership in AI4LAM provides access to shared expertise on AI-related technical and policy questions, including copyright, data stewardship, and evaluation frameworks.
- AI4LAM was established in 2018 and has grown to include universities, national libraries, museums, and research organizations across Europe and North America.
- Incoming participation includes involvement in AI4LAM working groups and discussions, such as AI literacy projects and the integration of cultural heritage collections in machine learning research.