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Upskilling for AI
15th July 2025
Jinfo’s new report explores how information teams can help their organisation to use AI tools more confidently, capably, and responsibly.
Here we look at some of the key findings.
What we learned from reviewing AI tools for news
10th July 2025
During the spring of 2025, Jinfo reviewed different AI tools to see how well they work searching for news.
We looked at solutions from “free” AI platforms (ChatGPT and Perplexity) as well as paid solutions (FT and Factiva).
Our research explored their strengths and weaknesses. None of the solutions are perfect.
Our article, “How should information managers respond to the call to use free AI tools for news?” and report, “Can you rely on open-source AI for news? A review of Perplexity and ChatGPT” contain our detailed findings, and this blog reflects on some of our findings.
July 2025 update
1st July 2025
In this issue:
- Improve outcomes from your vendor negotiations
- KiMRA conference highlights
- Future-proofing your team for GenAI
- Critical-thinking skills for GenAI research
- Introduction to Factiva Smart Summary
- The convergence of news and GenAI.
Will you be replaced by a button? Five takeaways from the KiMRA conference
1st July 2025
Futurist Speaker Athena Peppes’ question “how can you ensure you’re not replaced by a button” captured the thought on everyone’s minds at the KiMRA (Knowledge & Information Management, Research & Analysis) conference in London.
Jinfo’s new report “Five takeaways from the KiMRA conference” includes our highlights from the conference, and practical tips on working with GenAI. Here are some highlights.
How can you get better outcomes from vendor negotiations?
24th June 2025
"Wow! Was this ever useful? Getting an unfiltered view of how vendors think about their customers was amazing."
Was one senior colleagues' feedback on the Jinfo Community session, "Contract negotiation clinic".
Was one senior colleagues' feedback on the Jinfo Community session, "Contract negotiation clinic".
Now read the Jinfo Report "Improve outcomes from your vendor negotiations" for the detailed reflections and actionable recommendations from the conversation.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from this report.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from this report.
Future proofing your team for GenAI
17th June 2025
We explore how information managers can develop their strategy, and position their teams, to work with GenAI.
How does Smart Summary, the new AI powered tool from Factiva, shape up?
12th June 2025
Jinfo has published a detailed product review of Factiva Smart Summary from Dow Jones.
This blog recaps some of our key findings, and reflects on the challenges facing vendors like Dow Jones, as they embrace generative AI.
June 2025 update
4th June 2025
In the issue:
- AI, News and current awareness - including free tools, Factiva Smart Summary, and Ask FT
- Are you upskilling for AI?
- Are you managing expert networks or data marketplaces?
Why information management skills are critical for managing data marketplaces
20th May 2025
Jinfo has published a new article on how information managers can leverage their expertise and processes to proactively integrate and manage data marketplace vendors.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from the article.
Watch our video on YouTube to learn more about some of the insights from the article.
AI and news content: promises, pitfalls, and what comes next
13th May 2025
AI has the potential to disrupt the supply of news and current awareness services.
This blog includes some key points from a new Jinfo report that includes practical suggestions for information managers to proactively tackle this issue.
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