AI-generated content is not always low quality. Human-generated content is not always high quality. The real question isn’t who created it — it’s whether it was reviewed, verified, and responsibly published. Quality is about standards, not authorship.

86 % of students use AI in research — mainly for summarizing and rewriting. Students prefer open AI tools but worry about trust and unclear policies. Library AI features boost engagement when paired with guidance. Libraries must lead with AI literacy & clear policies.

Click and Catalogue Books is a Custom GPT for librarians that automates book cataloguing using AI. From DDC classification and Cutter numbers to AACR II metadata and MARC records, hours of work are now done in seconds. https://t.co/jkC4LY3ajA

As AI becomes everyday infrastructure, libraries face a new question: not what AI can do, but what it should do. AI governance now means verification, bias awareness, privacy protection, and keeping human responsibility at the center.

In 2026, the AI debate in libraries is no longer about adoption—it’s about governance. AI already shapes discovery, writing, and teaching. Libraries now lead by governing quality, bias, and trust. ▶️

OpenAI has launched Prism — a free, AI-native, LaTeX-first workspace for researchers. Powered by GPT-5.2, it combines writing, LaTeX editing, literature search, and real-time collaboration into one web-based tool. https://t.co/80zrLF8v3X

AI won’t replace librarians — but librarians who use AI will replace those who don’t. From AI literacy and auditing to human-in-the-loop research and ethical governance, the profession is evolving, not disappearing.

AI4LIB Weekly Digest (19–25 Jan 2026): Libraries are shifting from AI experimentation to judgement, governance, and trust. Ethics, human oversight, citation verification, and AI-first research spaces define responsible adoption. https://t.co/Uy4DcvxjtS

Google now offers free, full-length SAT practice exams inside the Gemini app. Real SAT-style questions. Instant feedback and analysis. Personalised study plans. No cost barriers. A clear signal of where AI-led learning support is headed.

Cochrane (2025) states that AI can support evidence synthesis, but humans remain fully responsible. AI must not reduce quality, must have human oversight, and must be transparently reported to maintain trust in evidence.

AI adoption in libraries works best with a checklist: define the problem, prepare data, choose open tools, train staff, protect user privacy, pilot before scale, measure impact, and document everything.

Libraries are adopting AI strategically, not blindly. 67% are exploring or implementing AI, with academic libraries leading. Focus areas include AI literacy, research discovery, and operational efficiency, alongside strong ethical and training considerations.

10 educator-friendly research tools for 2026 👇 From ScholarAI and Litmaps to Rayyan and Consensus, these platforms help students find credible sources, visualize research, and think evidence-first.

AI ethics in libraries matters. Protect patron privacy. Watch for bias. Be transparent with users. Verify before you trust. Humans stay responsible. AI supports library work, but librarians own the decisions. Ethical AI builds trust.

AI literacy isn’t just about using tools. It’s about understanding bias, limits, ethics, and credibility. Libraries already teach these skills through information literacy, making them natural leaders in responsible AI education. https://t.co/MYS7Rjx7W7

Libraries aren’t dying because of technology. They’re at risk if they refuse to change. In *Triptych*, R. David Lankes argues libraries save lives by confronting loneliness, AI mistrust, and redefining what a librarian actually is.

Microsoft is reportedly closing its employee library as it shifts learning to AI tools like Copilot. Efficient and scalable, yes—but what’s lost when quiet spaces for deep reading and reflection disappear? Is speed replacing depth?

AI is transforming academic libraries—enhancing research discovery, enabling 24/7 reference support, optimizing collections, and improving access to archives. The goal isn’t replacing librarians, but empowering smarter, more inclusive library services.

Claimed Airtel’s free 1-year Perplexity Pro offer (₹17,000 value). Now it’s paused unless I add a credit card. India has 450M Airtel users but only ~115M credit cards. Free should mean free. Transparency matters.

Browsers are changing fast. By 2026, they will act for you, not wait for clicks. They will read, compare, decide, and execute. We are moving from searching to delegating. The key skill now is framing tasks and checking outputs.