Upstream

Ashutosh Ghildiyal

Upstream by Integra explores these shifts through thoughtful conversations with leaders who are building the next generation of scholarly and education publishing infrastructure.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 2 - Truth in the Age of AI

    In this episode of Upstream by Integra, host Ashutosh Ghildiyal sits down with Dominique de Roo, Chief Strategy Officer at De Gruyter Brill, to explore a critical question: what makes knowledge trustworthy in the age of AI? AI is transforming how quickly and widely information can be accessed. But Dominique argues that it cannot replace the systems, cultures, and communities that make knowledge reliable. In her view, scholarly publishers need to stop seeing themselves primarily as disseminators of content and embrace their role as custodians of validated knowledge. Instead of focusing on productivity, automation, or efficiency, this conversation goes deeper into scientific epistemology and the foundations of trust in knowledge. Together, we explore: 👉 How knowledge becomes trustworthy and earns its status as “validated” 👉 How AI differs fundamentally from science and the scientific method 👉 Why publishers become more—not less—important in an AI‑driven world 👉 Why collaboration across the industry matters more than competition when truth is at stake 👉 Why publishers must engage directly with Big Tech on standards, governance, and the future of knowledge access If you care about the future of scholarly communication, responsible AI, and the integrity of scientific knowledge, this episode offers a thoughtful, nuanced lens on what’s changing—and what must not be lost. Don’t forget to subscribe to Upstream by Integra for more conversations at the intersection of technology, publishing, and the future of knowledge. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Integra. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Listeners should not rely on the content as a substitute for obtaining advice specific to their circumstances. References to organizations, products or technologies are for discussion purposes and do not imply endorsement.

    Episode 2 - Truth in the Age of AI

  2. Jun 16

    Episode 1 · Leading at Scale with IEEE’s Dawn Melley

    In our first episode of Upstream by Integra, host Ashutosh Ghildiyal, VP Growth & Strategy at Integra, sits down with Dawn Melley, Senior Director, Publishing Operations at IEEE, for a frank conversation about how scholarly publishing is changing under the pressure of scale, technology, and rising expectations. Dawn talks about the realities of running a large, complex publishing program, from designing connected workflows and the IEEE Publishing Portal to balancing efficiency with the need to protect the integrity of the scholarly record. How do you keep quality at the center when everything is accelerating? Together, Ashutosh and Dawn unpack how IEEE is thinking about responsible use of AI, sustaining a global volunteer editor and reviewer community, and working with industry bodies and peers to strengthen research integrity and advocacy. They explore where human judgment matters most, how collaboration across publishers, societies, and funders is evolving, and what it will take for the ecosystem to emerge stronger from this period of rapid change. If you care about the future of STM publishing, this conversation offers grounded insight and practical ideas you can take back to your own organization. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Integra. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Listeners should not rely on the content as a substitute for obtaining advice specific to their circumstances. References to organizations, products or technologies are for discussion purposes and do not imply endorsement.

    Episode 1 · Leading at Scale with IEEE’s Dawn Melley
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Upstream by Integra explores these shifts through thoughtful conversations with leaders who are building the next generation of scholarly and education publishing infrastructure.

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  • Creator
    Ashutosh Ghildiyal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
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