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How should information managers respond to the call to use free AI tools for news?
29th April 2025
This article discusses how the free AI platforms compare, and offers some pointers for why organisations should continue to pay for news.
Free AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity offer up to date news search and summarisation, challenging legacy providers like Factiva, Nexis and the FT.
Why information management skills are critical for managing data marketplaces
1st April 2025
In this article, we reflect on how information managers can leverage their expertise and processes, to proactively step-up to manage these vendors.
Data marketplaces are transforming information access, providing a direct way to acquire data as, and when, required.
But, they do not remove the need for good governance, data literacy, compliance, and strategic integration and management of external data sources, and their vendors.
Why information managers should manage expert-network vendors
25th March 2025
Expert networks are an overlooked source of third-party information. Many vendors now offer transcripts of their calls, providing a more affordable way to access this expertise. Global spend on expert networks is expected to top $6.1bn by 2028.
This article offers some practical actions for information managers, encouraging them to step up and take ownership of their organisations’ expert-network vendors.
This article offers some practical actions for information managers, encouraging them to step up and take ownership of their organisations’ expert-network vendors.
What is AI reasoning and will it make AI driven research more relevant?
11th March 2025
In recent weeks OpenAI and Perplexity (amongst others) have introduced AI reasoning to their platforms.
In this article, we explore:
- the trade-off between AI reasoning and information retrieval
- the opportunities and practical actions for information managers and their teams.
Should information teams pivot away from research?
18th February 2025
Information managers need to figure out how AI will impact their teams. The latest iterations of the technology are entering the realms of research and claim to be comparable to a junior analyst or intern.
In this article I envisage a future where information managers and their teams continue to complement and augment this technology.
Unlocking data with standardised licensing terms
6th February 2025
The increasing demand for high-quality, ethically-sourced data to fuel artificial intelligence (AI) has revealed significant gaps in the frameworks that govern data sharing.
A recent study has highlighted four actions which are important for information managers:
- Develop standard data licences for greater access.
- Address ambiguities in current licensing practices.
- Simplify licensing frameworks while enabling customisation.
- Use new frameworks to enhance governance, compliance, and ethics.
In this article, we analyse the findings and actions, thus enabling information managers to foster responsible development and use of AI by standardising and simplifying data licensing terms.
Contracting and licensing for AI
23rd December 2024
This article explores a recent conversation with Jeff Monassebian, a technology and intellectual property attorney.
Our discussion focused on the challenges and strategies for managing AI-driven content licensing and contracting. It emphasises the importance of precise contract language, transparency with vendors, and clear ownership boundaries.
It also offers practical insights on navigating ethical considerations and flexible use cases.
Our discussion focused on the challenges and strategies for managing AI-driven content licensing and contracting. It emphasises the importance of precise contract language, transparency with vendors, and clear ownership boundaries.
It also offers practical insights on navigating ethical considerations and flexible use cases.
How should information managers respond to Perplexity's recent announcement?
9th December 2024
Perplexity’s recent launch of its Select Channel Partner Program marks a significant step in the fusion of artificial intelligence and specialised knowledge bases.
Use these practical steps to start the shift to intelligent data integration.
The impact of AI on news content, with the FT
4th December 2024
This article explores the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on news content creation and licensing.
With insights from James Mann of the Financial Times, it examines:
With insights from James Mann of the Financial Times, it examines:
- AI’s integration in news production and workflow
- Emerging AI licensing models, complexities and the need for transparency
- Copyright compliance
- Strategies for information managers.
What should you be doing to get ahead of a possible takeover of Dun & Bradstreet?
18th September 2024
Recent vendor consolidations point to robust values for data and analytics companies. This has led to much speculation about the future of Dun & Bradstreet.
Jinfo reflects on what a potential sale might mean, and how information managers should start to prepare for a potential change in ownership.
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