AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Libraries: Qatar National Library is expanding AI use while keeping books and community engagement at the center, framing tech as an enhancement not a replacement. Author Rights & Adaptations: Tomi Adeyemi says she wants no further adaptations after a “disastrous” experience with her novel Children of Blood and Bone, arguing directors control everything from casting to character choices. Publishing & Tech Policy: A piece on Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand notes the term clashes with established AI meaning and is already showing up in U.S.-China diplomacy. Royal Memoir Fallout: Earl Spencer claims he told Barbara Walters about Charles’s alleged “we’ll forget her soon enough” remark, as Buckingham Palace’s response to Spencer’s Diana memoir keeps escalating. International Book Releases: Belarusian publisher Lohvinau is releasing Nasta Rahatko’s Carry with You, priced lower than the Russian edition. Crime Writing Loss: Tributes continue after Scottish crime writer Peter May’s death at 74, with multiple outlets highlighting his impact. Community Reading Events: Camden Public Library’s October lineup includes exhibits, talks, and a green burial film screening, while local calendars spotlight ongoing library programming and book sales.
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