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The Library provides access to generative-AI enhanced services such as the Research Assistant in OneSearch and new AI features in EndNote. Both OneSearch and EndNote are provided by our vendors Clarivate.

The Library is deeply committed to sustainability. We engage with our vendors around sustainability, and Clarivate are committed to achieve zero carbon emissions before 2040. 

With regards to the AI features in both OneSearch and EndNote, Clarivate have provided the following statement. 

In academia, our Academic AI platform serves as a technology backbone, enabling a centralized and consistent deployment of AI capabilities across our portfolio of solutions and promoting efficient performance. We choose AI models that balance performance, cost, and sustainability. For each task, we always prioritize high-quality output with the least resource-intensive technology. Our centralized platform approach also helps eliminate system redundancies, reducing both resource consumption and emissions. Additionally, we use caching and text compression mechanisms to reduce the workload on the LLM, making LLM calls more efficient. We continue to engage with stakeholders across academic communities to explore and implement best practices for reducing the environmental impact of AI.

We have requested further information from Clarivate about their use of AI with regard to sustainability. That information will be added here in due course.