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On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, I had the privilege of speaking at Leiden University\u2019s Telders Auditorium<\/a>, located in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands. It was an inspiring afternoon filled with positive academic energy, thought-provoking discussions, and a shared passion for digital preservation of our collective memory. Many thanks to Jos Damen and Dirk Visser for co-hosting and organizing the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brewster Kahle at Leiden University, photo by Beatrice Murch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the Future of Libraries and AI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This special event focused on the exciting possibilities at the intersection of libraries and artificial intelligence. My talk introduced the Internet Archive Europe\u2019s efforts to leverage AI and other tools to enhance accessibility and relevance to vast cultural heritage collections of our partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways from the Talk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Championing Cultural Diversity<\/strong> \u2013 How Public AI can reflect European values, support smaller languages, and ensure that no cultural narratives are lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Empowering Accessibility<\/strong> \u2013 We explored how AI-driven assistive technologies can improve access to library resources for individuals with reading challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Revolutionizing Discovery<\/strong> \u2013 We discussed how machine learning can improve metadata, making digital collections easier to search and navigate, bringing them to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Addressing Global Challenges<\/strong> \u2013 The potential of AI in tackling global issues such as climate change was also a key topic of discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brewster, Jos, Dirk and Ronald with the Project Owl, by Vera de Kok – CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Presentation of Owl Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On behalf of the Internet Archive, I was deeply honored to receive the ProjectUil<\/em> (Project Owl) from Wikimedia Nederland. Ronald Velgersdijk the organizer of the Dutch Wiki Owls, presented me with the 2024 Project Owl. Vera de Kok, another Dutch Wikipedian, was on hand to document the whole event with photos and wrote up a wonderful summary of the presentation<\/a> of the owl and the lecture. We appreciate all the time and effort all Wikipedia contributors put in to make the internet a place for knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead: Move Ahead, He Said<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The atmosphere in the room was enthusiastic, perfectly captured by Dirk Visser<\/a>, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Leiden Law School, who passionately encouraged the audience with his call to action “To move ahead as quickly as possible!”, acknowledging that \u201cthere certainly will be legal issues, but [the archive community] should of course invoke Article 3 for all things that are not for profit\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His words resonated deeply, reaffirming our collective commitment to both preserving knowledge and driving innovation forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I left Leiden feeling inspired by the engagement and thoughtful questions from the audience. This event reinforced the Internet Archive Europe\u2019s mission\u2014to build a global digital library that is accessible to all and to foster a community where digital collections truly come to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you, Leiden, for an unforgettable experience! Your energy and enthusiasm remind me that when we combine passion with purpose, we can achieve extraordinary things. Let\u2019s continue to push boundaries and shape the future of digital knowledge together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Brewster Kahle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd17 Explore more about the Internet Archive Europe\u2019s mission<\/strong>, in our “news about Internet Archive Europe<\/a>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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