AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Copyright Clash: Major publishers including Hachette, Elsevier and Cengage sued Google over Gemini training that allegedly copied millions of copyrighted books beyond limited uses like snippets and ebook sales. Rights & Publishing Deals: Piatkus will publish Rebecca Yarros’ next Empyrean-universe title, while Little, Brown and John Murray will release Joe Biden’s memoir Promise Me, America on Nov. 17. Book Trade Under Pressure: Hong Kong police raided an independent bookstore run by former journalists, seizing materials tied to “seditious intention,” underscoring tightening controls on expression. Regulation Watch: Australia is drafting AI laws aimed at protecting creative copyright, and Pakistan has rolled out new Umrah rules requiring licensed operators and banking payments. Industry Hiring: Pan Macmillan is recruiting a Head of Sales for Asia & the Middle East to grow international revenue and support children’s/YA forecasting. Global Culture: The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair opened with mainland publisher showcases and author talks.
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