AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoAI in Publishing: A Wired report says three major publishers are using generative AI for cover art, publicity copy and other materials without telling authors. The allegations sharpen the industry’s credibility problem as publishers challenge AI companies over copyrighted books and “human-authored” labels gain traction. Frankfurt Book Fair: Around 170 Chinese publishing institutions are showcasing titles and pursuing international partnerships, while HBKU Press says the fair is helping Qatari works reach new markets through rights deals and translation. Sales Surge: Anne Carson’s Nobel win sent her books soaring, with Indigo reporting a sales jump of more than 10,000 per cent. Publishing Under Attack: A Russian strike destroyed the rebuilt Kyiv warehouse of publisher Knygolove, putting tens of thousands of books at risk.
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