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Research Libraries Navigate AI Data Demands Amid Licensing Challenges

Research libraries are facing a dilemma as AI development increasingly relies on their collections for data. This shift from materials for reading to data for computation presents challenges regarding licensing and contract overrides. The core issue is how to balance the needs of AI research with the rights and accessibility of library resources. AI

IMPACT Research libraries must adapt their licensing and access policies to accommodate AI's growing need for data, potentially altering how collections are utilized and managed.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the implications of AI research on library collections and licensing, which falls under commentary on industry trends and policy.

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Research Libraries Navigate AI Data Demands Amid Licensing Challenges

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    Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Research Libraries, AI Research and Contract Override - Slaw https://www. slaw.ca/2026/07/02/caught-betw een-a-rock-and-

    Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Research Libraries, AI Research and Contract Override - Slaw https://www. slaw.ca/2026/07/02/caught-betw een-a-rock-and-a-hard-place-research-libraries-ai-research-and-contract-override/ “AI is changing expectations. Our collections are no …