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Peter Kraker

PeterKraker@scicomm.xyz

<p>On a mission to sustain the largest AI-driven search engine for research. Founder &amp; chairman of Open Knowledge Maps (<span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@OKMaps" class="u-url mention">@<span>OKMaps</span></a></span>).</p>

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    I have a question: Why are we still in business with Elsevier in 2026? Academic institutions are committed to democracy, digital sovereignty and environmental sustainability. But do these values also guide purchasing decisions? Let’s look at Elsevier, a major provider of academic publishing, analytics and software, and its wider corporate group: 🛢️ Elsevier works with the fossil fuel industry, providing data and analytics that support oil and gas exploration. 🔎 Elsevier’s corporate affiliate...

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    🏛️ Libraries: democratic - diverse - sustainable. But how does AI fit into this vision? At the 2nd Austrian Library Congress, I’ll explore how libraries can forge partnerships with AI systems while ensuring that knowledge remains open and accessible. 📅 Join me on Thursday, March 27 at 4pm in Hall F2 to dive into this topic - and get an in-depth look at the new OBVSG module that makes @OKMaps integration into library catalogues a breeze! https://www.bibliothekskongress.at/abstracts/#201 #OpenS...

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    Reflecting on the 2nd Austrian Library Congress 🧠📚 As always, it was great reconnecting with colleagues and I also enjoyed the varied and high-quality programme. A special thank you to everyone who joined my talk on AI and libraries! I&amp;#39;m especially inspired by the enthusiasm for @OKMaps and our organisational services, which make it easy to integrate AI-driven, visual discovery in library systems. How do you see the role of AI in the future of libraries? #OpenScience #AI #Libraries

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    🎤 Excited to speak at BiblioCon 2025 this week! I&amp;#39;ll present VisConnect, our AI-powered visual discovery service for fairer research assessment - developed by @OKMaps in collaboration with IT:U - Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria. 📍 Wed, 25 June, 17:30–18:00 | Halle 4.1./Raum I 💡 A first look at our new service &amp;amp; its features Join me if you&amp;#39;re interested in AI, visual discovery, or the research assessment reform! https://bid2025.abstractserver.com/pr...

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    The Open Science Festival was truly inspiring! ✨ The programme sparked discussions on the past, present &amp;amp; future of #OpenScience - including its challenges and unintended consequences. It was also great to reconnect with friends and colleagues from Austria, Germany, and beyond. A big thank you to everyone who joined the @OKMaps Scavenger Hunt 🙌 and huge congratulations to the winners, Team Baby Mac! 🏆 #OSFestival2025 @osfestival2025