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How AI is changing research work – but not reducing it
11th March 2026
Generative AI is often framed as a productivity breakthrough, promising faster answers and lighter workloads.
But, for many research and information teams, the reality looks quite different. Instead of reducing effort, AI is increasing expectations and reshaping responsibilities.
Seven priorities for information leaders in an AI-enabled environment
24th February 2026
The recent Jinfo community session on how AI is reshaping the work of information professionals attracted more than 40 participants, who shared their experiences and perspectives throughout the discussion.
The following insights suggest that those who adapt their positioning, clarify their value and design work intentionally around judgement and quality are well placed to thrive as AI continues to evolve. Full findings are published in a new Jinfo report.
From researchers to strategic advisors – information managers at a crossroads
11th February 2026
Jinfo has been interviewing members of the Jinfo network.
One clear finding is that AI literacy – applying skills already familiar to information professionals – is more important than ever.
In our new report, we highlight the concerns that weigh most heavily, and the opportunities giving shape to our work.
February 2026 update
4th February 2026
- Information teams adapting to AI
- Transforming knowledge management at BASF
- Rethinking IP licensing for AI use.
How BASF puts knowledge at the centre of innovation
28th January 2026
A recent Jinfo Community session, with Dr Stephan Ballenweg of BASF, explored the development of “QKnows”, a global knowledge and information platform for 10,000 R&D researchers.
As a result of the session, Jinfo has produced a detailed report that gives an overview of the development of the QKnows platform, and eight actions for information leaders.
This blog gives some highlights from the report, including two actions, plus details of a forthcoming demo.
All recent Subscription content
22nd January 2026
Here is a list of all the topics covered by Jinfo in the last 12 months.
Should you sign up for a product in beta?
13th January 2026
Products in beta offer early access, influence, and learning advantages but come with risks like instability, data exposure, and shifting priorities.
To benefit safely, approach them strategically: test in controlled environments, protect your data, and treat participation as an experiment, not a long-term commitment.
To benefit safely, approach them strategically: test in controlled environments, protect your data, and treat participation as an experiment, not a long-term commitment.
January 2026 update
7th January 2026
- GenAI strengths, weaknesses and limitations for adverse-media monitoring
- Honing your information leadership skills
- How GenAI is affecting your team, and what this means for your strategy.
Actions to balance the risks of adverse-media monitoring and web scraping for news content
18th December 2025
Jinfo has recently been focussing on new content monitoring, and the complex trade-off between comprehensive coverage, data integrity, and copyright risk.
In-depth results from our survey and Community session have generated a number of strategies and actions for information managers.
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June 2026 update
2nd June 2026
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26th May 2026
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