- Wiley (WLY, Financial) partners with AI company Anthropic to enhance AI integration in scholarly research.
- The partnership will leverage Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for increased accessibility.
- Focus on improving AI-driven research while maintaining academic integrity through proper citation standards.
Wiley (WLY), a global leader in research and education publishing, has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic, a pioneering AI research and development company. This collaboration aims to accelerate the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in scholarly research by adopting Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), which facilitates seamless integration of AI tools and peer-reviewed content across multiple platforms.
The partnership will initially launch as a pilot program, focusing on enhancing access to Wiley's scientific content for university partners. A significant aspect of the collaboration is establishing standards for AI tools to integrate scientific journal content effectively while ensuring proper author attribution and citations are maintained. This initiative aligns with Anthropic's broader "Claude for Education" initiative, which seeks to enhance teaching and learning experiences in higher education.
According to Josh Jarrett, Senior Vice President of AI Growth at Wiley, the integration promises to set a new standard for how academic publishers can combine trusted scientific content with AI platforms, presenting a scalable solution that can be adopted by other institutions and publishers. This move is part of Wiley’s commitment to ensuring high-quality, peer-reviewed research is discoverable in an AI-driven landscape.
Lauren Collett from Anthropic expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the potential of AI to enhance access to scientific research and streamline research workflows at piloting institutions. This collaboration marks Wiley’s ongoing efforts to provide high-quality content for emerging AI applications across various fields, including life sciences, education, and earth science.
Wiley's commitment to responsible AI use is underscored by its core principles, which focus on human oversight, transparency, fairness, and governance.
