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Neil Fitzgerald
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Head of #DigitalResearch #BritishLibrary #DigitalScholarship | Executive Committee member: #iiif | #impactocr | #ai4lam | opinions my own.

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Really enjoyed coming back to DC for #ff2026, last time here was 2005 and a lot has changed.
September 18, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Venue for #ff2027 announced at #ff2026 and will be in #amsterdam at the #rikjsmuseum #AI4LAM
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September 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Now the closing #ff2026 keynote from Rosalyn Metz: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-17&form_session=21&mode=list #AI4LAM #glam #ai #ml
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September 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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After tea, last set of #ff2026 lightning talks: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-17&form_session=77&mode=list #AI4LAM #glam #ai #ml
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September 17, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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After #ff2026 lunch #av description: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-17&form_session=85&mode=list #AI4LAM #ai #ml
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September 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Up next, #ai implementations: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-17&form_session=81&mode=list at #ff2026 #AI4LAM #glam
A speaker presents at a podium with the Library of Congress seal, discussing "Institutional trust: managing risks and potential liability." A screen displays key points related to the topic.
September 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Up after #ff2026 coffee: shared infrastructures: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-17&form_session=80&mode=list #AI4LAM #glam #iiif #ai #ml
A speaker stands at a podium in front of a large screen displaying colorful visuals and text reading "Culture for AI." On the screen, two individuals, one in vibrant attire with large glasses and feathers, are shown.
September 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Day 2 of the #ff2026 plenary sessions kicking off with lighting talks: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-17&form_session=30&mode=list #AI4LAM #glam #ai #ml
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September 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Up now a very special musical treat! #ff2026 #AI4LAM #music
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September 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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Now the first #AI4LAM Innovation Awards, with 12 on the shortlist from 160 papers submitted #ff2026 #glam
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September 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Up after tea break, more #ff2026 parallel sessions: special #ai use cases: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&form_date=2026-09-16&form_session=70&mode=list #AI4LAM
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September 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Now in the next #ff2026 parallel session on #ai #metadata https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&form_date=2026-09-16&form_session=65&mode=list #AI4LAM
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September 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Now into the post #ff2026 lunch and into the parallel sessions, currently in: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-16&form_session=83&mode=list #AI4LAM #glam
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September 16, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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#ff2026 lunch was a voyage of discovery via the underground tunnels of the LoC #AI4LAM #glam
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September 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Up now, first set of #ff2026 lightning talks: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-16&form_session=16&mode=list #AI4LAM #glam
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September 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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A method of thinking about processes in the age of #ai #AI4LAM #glam #ff2026
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September 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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´Every technology wave mints ventures that treat #glam collections as raw material’ #AI4LAM #ff2026
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September 16, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Up now, David Hirsch opening #ff2026 keynote: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-16&form_session=29&mode=list with a nod to last year’s @ff2025 keynote @rachelcoldicutt #AI4LAM #glam #ai #ml
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September 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Kicking off the #ff2026 plenary sessions: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-16&mode=list with welcoming words from LoC #AI4LAM #ai #ml #glam
Robert R. Newlen, Acting Librarian of Congress, and Judith Conklin, Chief Information Officer welcoming conference attendees
September 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Up now, Ana Tiquia: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-15&form_session=93&mode=list starting with a moment of reflection #ff2026 #AI4LAM #ai #ml
A speaker sits on a chair in front of a bright green screen displaying the text "Sitting with not-knowing: AI & ethical enquiry."
September 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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After lunch, Greg Lappert from Harvard IDI: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-15&form_session=92&mode=list #ff2026 #AI4LAM
"Companies have money, Institutions have time."
September 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Up now, Christine Kim from Mozilla Data Collective: https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-15&form_session=34&mode=list #AI4LAM #ai #ml #glam
"MDC at a glance," discussing themes of multilingualism, multiculturalism, and human agency in technology.
September 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Up now, Brett Bobley from Schmidt Sciences talking about funding for #ai and #glam #AI4LAM
“Our Open RFP Calls.” The slide outlines details about past and future Requests for Proposals (RFPs), with information about the number of proposals received and funded.
September 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Now up, John Lloyd talking about addressing the paradox of open with digital public goods https://www.conftool.org/fantastic-futures-2026/index.php?page=browseSessions&ismobile=true&form_date=2026-09-15&form_session=34&mode=list #AI4LAM #ai #ml
A speaker stands at a podium with the Smithsonian Institution presenting on a large screen with the title "The Future of Cultural Memory" and the subtitle "Addressing the paradox of open with digital public goods." A speaker presents at a podium in front of a large screen displaying the title "The Triple Threat" and three points: "AI Grazing," "Infrastructure Collapse," and "The Slop Displacement." The presentation addresses issues related to LLMs A speaker is presenting on stage in front of a large screen displaying statistics about web traffic. The main message highlights that over 53% of global web traffic consists of bots, indicating a significant shift in online traffic.
September 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Membership of @AI4LAM continues to grow, starting with an informal network in 2018 to a working international community today #ai #ml #glam #AI4LAM
A speaker is positioned at a podium, presenting on stage. A projected slide displays a world map with data related to libraries, including institutions from various countries and a timeline indicating growth in the number of libraries from 2018 to 2026.
September 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM