Every year in the fall, the UN highlights the importance of access to information in building inclusive, informed, and fair societies. This year, Springer Nature’s SDG4 (quality education) and SDG9 (industry, innovation, infrastructure) groups came together to explore a timely theme: Media and Information Literacy in the Age of AI.

To mark the occasion, we curated a series of thought-provoking examinations of how AI is reshaping education and research—from classrooms to libraries to labs. Whether you're curious, concerned, or simply keen to learn, we invite you to dive in and join the conversation.

☕ Grab a coffee and explore:

🔹 Chat or Cheat? What Drives Students to Use ChatGPT? - Silvia Ortiz-Bonnin & Joanna Blahopoulou - Explores the motivations behind student use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT—ranging from curiosity and convenience to academic pressure and ethical ambiguity.

🔹 GenAI and the Future of Research Writing - Dimitar Angelov - Raises critical questions about authorship, originality, and the evolving norms of scholarly writing in the face of GenAI disruption.

🔹  Leveraging and Managing AI in Education - Florence Hudson & Forough Ghahramani - A practical look at how educators and institutions can harness AI responsibly, with policy guidance and competency frameworks from UNESCO.

🔹 Centering Students in Learning About—and With—AI - Eric Klopfer & Christina Bosch - Advocates for student-centered approaches to AI literacy, emphasizing empowerment, ethics, and critical thinking.

🔹 Artificial Intelligence and Assistive Technology - Marion Hersh - Examines how AI-driven assistive technologies can enhance accessibility and inclusion, while also raising ethical and design challenges.

🔹 Adapting to Change in Academic Libraries in Africa - Michael Agyemang Adarkwah & A.Y.M Atiquil Islam - Highlights how libraries are evolving to meet the demands of digital transformation and AI integration in diverse African contexts.

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