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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 —...

Webinar: Agentic AI and College Students: Challenges and Opportunities

Уебинар: Агентен AI и студентите: Защо преподавателите трябва да се включат сега Plamen MILTENOFF WEBINAR - Agentic AI and College Students Challenges and Opportunities (9.9.26)Agentic AI Session - ResourcesWhat is changing?Agentic AI represents a shift from systems...

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AI-Powered Academic Search and Research in 2026: What Changed in August, What the New Features Do, and Why the Database Model Is Changing

AI-направено академично търсене и изследвания през 2026 г.: Какво се промени през август, какви са новите функции и защо моделът на академичните бази данни се променя Poscast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF Extended analysis here From alphaXiv to a broader transformation of...

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From Static Preprints to Interactive Research: What alphaXiv Changes

От статичните препринти към интерактивните изследвания: Какво променя alphaXiv Plamen MILTENOFF For many researchers, reading a preprint still follows a familiar pattern. You find a paper on arXiv, download the PDF, open another AI tool to ask questions about it,...

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Should Schools Ban Generative AI Before Students Learn How to Use It?

Трябва ли училищата да забранят генеративния ИИ, преди учениците да се научат да го използват? Plamen MILTENOFF Podcast Подкаст Full analysis can be found here New York City introduces a one-year generative AI moratoriumNew York City has made one of the most...

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Rethinking Pedagogy in the AI Era: Global PISA Takeaways, Academic Lessons, and Responsible AI Assistance

Преосмисляне на педагогиката в ерата на изкуствения интелект: Глобални изводи от PISA, академични поуки и отговорна подкрепа от ИИ Podcast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF Link to the extended analysis here The latest Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)...

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The New Hybrid: What Should AI Be Allowed to Do in Education?

The New Hybrid: What Should AI Be Allowed to Do in Education? https://youtu.be/E8KfzE_1OVc?si=KksZ_cjy3zmgwMmq Podcast Подкаст Plamen MILTENOFF Only a week ago, we discussed two major university reports in our Science & Research Blog: Brown University’s Generative...

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When AI Enters the Classroom, Which Decisions Should Stay Human?

Когато AI влезе в класната стая, кои решения остават да се решат от за човека? Plamen MILTENOFF The discussion about artificial intelligence in education often begins with a simple question: Should teachers use AI?A recent Croatian study suggests a more important...

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