Guest column: When publishers’ fear of AI prohibits basic uses...

Colorado State University libraries couldn’t accept new SciFinder contract terms that ban putting any content into large language models, even accidentally. The broad prohibition would make normal work—like copying citations into Office with Copilot—risky or impossible. CSU declined to sign because the terms are unenforceable and would disrupt research.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://source.colostate.edu/guest-column-when-publishers-fear-of-ai-prohibits-basic-uses/

More than half of teens say they have used AI chatbots for finding information, doing schoolwork...

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2026/02/24/how-teens-use-and-view-ai/pi_2026-02-24_teens-and-ai_0-01/

What the New Pew Study Reveals About Teens and AI...

Most teens already use AI tools to help with schoolwork and research. Schools should focus on teaching students to use AI responsibly and ethically. Librarians and educators have a key role in guiding students through this new way of learning.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/what-the-new-pew-study-reveals-about?triedRedirect=true

A quote from Joseph Weizenbaum...

Joseph Weizenbaum created a simple computer program called ELIZA. He found that even brief use made normal people think strangely. This showed how powerful computers can affect our minds.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Mar/8/joseph-weizenbaum/#atom-everything

Mathematics is undergoing the biggest change in its history...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly improving in solving complex math problems and proving theorems. This change is transforming how mathematicians work and what it means to do mathematics. Despite concerns, experts believe humans will still play a role, but in a new way alongside AI.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2518526-mathematics-is-undergoing-the-biggest-change-in-its-history/

A Beloved Music Streaming App Is Back, Thanks to Claude Code...

Parachord is a new music app that combines songs from different platforms into one place. Its creator, J Herskowitz, built it quickly with help from an AI called Claude Code. The app is open-source and aims to give users control over their music experience without big companies.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-beloved-music-streaming-app-is-back-thanks-to-claude-code

Supercharge your creativity and productivity...

Google AI has introduced a chat feature that allows users to engage in various activities such as writing, planning, and learning.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://gemini.google.com/