AI & Copyright: Five major publishers and author Scott Turow sued Meta over alleged unlicensed downloading of millions of books and journal articles to train Llama models, arguing Meta stripped copyright info and used piracy sources. AI in Publishing: A separate push in Australia argues for a legal AI training permit plus a creator fund to unlock frontier training while protecting rights holders. Industry Rights & Policy: The debate over what counts as lawful AI training is heating up as courts haven’t settled the “publicly available” vs licensed-data question. Global Publishing Trade: Korea’s 2026 K-Book Copyright Market opened in Seoul with 31 countries, 1,850 deal talks, and major publishers chasing international rights. Books to Screen: Kodansha USA promoted the live-action Wandance film, timed for Nov. 27, based on the manga’s coming-of-age dance story. Research & Access: York St John students created a fully accessible edition of Sterne–Sancho correspondence, simplifying 18th-century texts for modern readers. Library & Community: Montpelier’s All Brains Belong clinic is tied to a founder’s upcoming book, aiming to reshape healthcare for neurodivergent patients through connection-first care.