Introduction The digital publishing world is perpetually in flux, a chaotic and thrilling arena where today’s disruptive technology becomes tomorrow’s standard feature. We’ve watched print cede ground to digital, the rise of the e-reader, the triumph of mobile, and the never-ending tug-of-war between paywalls and open access. Now, we’re staring down the barrel of the … Read more
Introduction The publishing world has always been a rather slow-moving beast, preferring the smell of old paper and the quiet contemplation of the editing desk to the chaotic, breakneck speed of technological revolution. For centuries, the process has remained fundamentally the same: an author writes, an editor polishes, a publisher prints, and a distributor sells. … Read more
Introduction The staid, centuries-old world of academic publishing is being aggressively prodded into the future, and one of the most intriguing characters doing the prodding is Perplexity AI. This isn’t just another shiny new chatbot; it’s a new kind of “answer engine” that is fundamentally challenging the traditional research workflow, and by extension, the entire … Read more
Introduction The academic publishing industry has long been proficient in two key areas: controlling access to scholarly knowledge and profiting from it. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, big academic publishers aren’t merely adapting; they’re taking the lead. AI is no longer a toy for experimental labs. It’s a comprehensive strategy, a fundamental infrastructure … Read more
Introduction The scientific publishing industry has long been a slow-moving machine, constrained by tradition, bureaucracy, and rigorous peer review. But that machine is starting to hum with a new kind of energy. Artificial intelligence—once relegated to science fiction and the sidelines of tech—has marched straight into the heart of scientific publishing, and it’s not leaving … Read more