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HathiTrust receives grant for AI-powered digital book access

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HathiTrust has received a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to develop AI-powered services for accessing its digital book collection. This initiative aims to create responsible and transparent tools for scholarly discovery and public access. Northeastern University Library and Authors Alliance will collaborate on this project, contributing their expertise in digital scholarship and author support. AI

IMPACT This initiative could set a precedent for how large digital archives leverage AI for enhanced research and public accessibility.

RANK_REASON Significant grant awarded to a major digital library for AI integration. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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HathiTrust receives grant for AI-powered digital book access

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    HathiTrust: HathiTrust receives grant to deliver AI-enabled access to digital books. “Researchers, students, and the broader public will have new paths into the

    HathiTrust: HathiTrust receives grant to deliver AI-enabled access to digital books. “Researchers, students, and the broader public will have new paths into the HathiTrust collection thanks to a Mellon Foundation award to develop responsible, equitable, and transparent services t…

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