The Opportunities and Threats of AI for Scholarly Publishing!

Duration: 1 hr 4 mins
Publication Date: March 2025

About the session

AI in scholarly publishing presents both challenges and opportunities. While concerns about copyright and ethical usage are valid, the potential for AI to enhance efficiency, personalize the research experience, and support researchers is undeniable. Hear about the current state of AI and its impact on scholarly publishing with respect to external influences such as copyright and future legislation, licensing and business opportunities, and use cases with end users and researchers.

Keyword:: AI

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Speakers

Founder and CEO of Academic Language Experts

Avi Staiman is the founder and CEO of Academic Language Experts, an author services company dedicated to leveling the research playing field for ESL scholars. He is also the co-founder of SciWriter.ai, the first co-pilot that helps researchers supercharge their writing with responsible AI. Avi is involved in the scholarly publication community as a chef at Scholarly Kitchen, co-host of the New Books Network ‘Scholarly Communication’ Podcast, and as a reviewer for Wiley’s Learned Publishing journal. Avi is a thought leader on AI tools for research, bridging the gap between publishers and authors and how to support and empower ESL researchers. He is a core member of CANGARU, where he represents EASE in creating legislation and policy for the responsible use of AI in research. He has been a guest lecturer at NYU’s Master’s Program in Translation & Interpreting and the University of Tokyo. His essays have appeared in the Cambridge University Press Blog, The Scholarly Kitchen, Multilingual, and Times Higher Education.
Data Licensing Alliance

David Myers – Is a serial entrepreneur and a recurring-revenue, licensing and B2B information expert. With over 30 years experience specializing in Strategy, Sales, Legal, Licensing and Business Development, he has drafted, negotiated and closed over 500 domestic and international licensing agreements with partners, customers and distributors. He has also negotiated and closed countless business alliances, strategic partnering, and revenue generation deals. Prior to starting his consulting practice, he was Executive Director, Global Licensing and Business Development with Wolters Kluwer Health for 7 years.
VP/Industry Lead, Outsell Inc.

Kate covers three core segments of the information, data and analytics market: Scholarly Research (content-driven resources and software solutions serving academic and corporate researchers), Education (curriculum and institutional management solutions serving K-12 and higher education markets), and HR, Talent and Learning (talent management and cross-industry training solutions). She joined Outsell in August 2006 through Outsell’s acquisition of the UK analyst firm, EPS.
Chief Growth Officer, Hum

Richard Bennett is a commercial strategy leader focused on AI-assisted publishing and editorial workflows. Currently at Hum, he works closely with scholarly publishers to design tools like Alchemist Review, which enhance peer review through machine learning and editorial automation. Richard brings deep experience from numerous roles across STM publishing, working at the intersection of technology, research, and publishing innovation.