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Why One Search Bar Is Never Enough: Lessons in AI Literature Research

Защо едно поле за търсене никога не е достатъчно: Изследването на научна литература с ИИ Plamen MILTENOFF Can an we rely on a single AI search tool to conduct our literature reviews?Recent benchmark tests show relying on just one tool or default search interface...

Can AI Screen Thousands of Research Papers Without Missing the Important Ones?

Може ли изкуственият интелект да преглежда хиляди научни публикации, без да пропуска важните? Podcast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF Systematic literature reviews are among the most demanding tasks in academic research. Researchers often spend weeks examining thousands of...

Building the Future of Science: What the Aspen Institute’s AI Playbook Means for Universities

Изграждане на бъдещето на науката: Какво означава наръчникът на Института „Аспен“ за ИИ за университетите Plamen MILTENOFF Who can afford to do AI-enabled research? Who controls scientific data once an AI system starts reusing it? And can we still trust research when...

Beyond the “10-Minute Mind” Hype: What Science Actually Tells Us About AI, Offloading, and Deskilling

Отвъд шума около „10-минутния ум“: Какво всъщност ни казва науката за ИИ, делегирането и загубата на умения Plamen MILTENOFF "Is generative AI making our students less capable?" or "Does relying on AI chatbots permanently degrade critical thinking?"These questions...

When Schools Say No to AI: What Are They Trying to Protect?

Когато училищата казват „Не“ на изкуствения интелект: Какво се опитват да защитят? Podcast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF As American schools introduce restrictions on generative AI, a broader question emerges: how can education systems protect independent thinking while...

Rethinking Administrative AI in Research

Преосмисляне на административния изкуствен интелект в научните изследвания https://youtu.be/3XKMFuoobdU?si=cGW9u1muotfS9Srw Plamen MILTENOFF As generative artificial intelligence becomes embedded in higher education and academic workflows, researchers and educators...

OpenAlex and 61 Journal Lists: A New Way to Evaluate Research Without Relying on One Ranking

OpenAlex и 61 списъка с научни списания: Нов начин за оценяване на научните изследвания, без да разчитаме на една-единствена класация Plamen MILTENOFF How do we know whether a scientific journal is reputable? How can universities evaluate research fairly? And why...

Beyond Prompting: 14 AI Skills Every University Student Should Develop

Отвъд промптването: 14 умения за работа с изкуствен интелект, които всеки студент трябва да развие Plamen MILTENOFF What should university students know about artificial intelligence before entering the workforce? Is knowing to use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini...

Beyond Prompting: Why Critical AI Literacy Matters for Faculty and Students

Отвъд писането на промптове: Защо критичната ИИ грамотност е важна за преподавателите и студентите? Plamen MILTENOFF Link to analysis of the document here Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday academic life. Students use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and...

Meet Mistral Large 4: Europe’s Big, Fluffy AI Flagship — and What It Means for Universities

Запознайте се с Mistral Large 4: европейският голям и „пухкав" AI флагман — и какво означава това за университетите Podcast Подкас Plamen MILTENOFF On October 6, 2026, the French AI company Mistral AI released a preview of its new flagship model, Mistral Large 4 —...

How Mature Is Your Academic Library’s Use of AI?

Колко зряло използва изкуствен интелект вашата академична библиотека? Podcast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF Academic libraries are adopting artificial intelligence for search, research support, teaching, metadata, collection management, and other activities. Yet one...

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When AI Assists but Does Not Decide: Vanya Hristova on Teaching and Research

Когато AI помага, но не взема решенията: Ваня Христова за преподаването и научните изследвания Plamen MILTENOFF Outline Today, our interview continues the conversation on AI in Teaching and Research with a recent Ph.D. graduate, Vanya Hristova. Dr. Hristova sees AI as...

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The Agentic Professor: From AI Tools to a New Instructional Architecture

Агентният професор: от ИИ инструменти към нова образователна структура Plamen MILTENOFF A recent EDUCAUSE Review article, “The Agentic Professor: Exploring GenAI-Supported Futures in Higher Education,” by Peter Cornillon and Xavier Prochaska, asks an increasingly...

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Where AI Helps and Where Humans Stay in Control: Julian Vasilev on AI in Academia

Къде AI помага и къде контролът остава в ръцете на човека: Юлиан Василев за AI в академичната среда Plamen MILTENOFF Outline Our Science & Research Blog continues its series of conversations with academics and practitioners about how they are using AI in their...

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When Learning Feels Harder, Students May Be Learning More

Plamen MILTENOFF University students often prefer classes that feel clear, fluent, and easy to follow. A confident lecturer explains the material, solves the problems, and guides students through each step. At the end of the session, students may feel that they have...

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The Algorithm in the Room: What UNESCO Says Education Should Ask About AI

Алгоритъмът в стаята: Какви въпроси според UNESCO трябва да задава образованието за ИИ Podcast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF Artificial intelligence is now part of education, but UNESCO’s new report The Algorithm in the Room argues that the most important question is not...

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AI in Schools: Should We Use It, Restrict It, or Learn When to Turn It Off?

ИИ в училищата: Да го използваме, да го ограничаваме или да се научим кога да го изключваме? Podcast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF Schools and universities are beginning to make very different decisions about artificial intelligence.Some are actively integrating AI into...

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