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2023 Maddox Prize Winners Announced
Since 2012, the John Maddox Prize has recognized individuals who stand up for science and advance public discussions around challenging topics.
Scholastic Defends “Share Every Story”
Scholastic has found itself on the defensive over an optional collection of diverse titles at its book fairs.
Exploring AI Ethics & Publishing
AI is building a strong presence in the scholarly publishing industry, creating opportunities and dilemmas that pose important ethical questions.
Hall Leaves ALA, Napack Exits Wiley
Tracie D. Hall was a prominent spokesperson for the freedom to read, well-known for her mantra “free people read freely.”
CCC Town Hall Preview With Bruce Rich
In the rapidly developing world of AI uses and discussions, copyright issues are key.
Spotify Turns Up Audiobook Volume
On Tuesday in New York, Spotify announced an ambitious program to add audiobooks to its digital audio platform.
How Publishing Can “Shimmr” With AI
Nadim Sadek entwines the histories of AI and book publishing to make his case that AI technologies can complement, and not necessarily replace, human authors, editors, and publishers.
AI Revolution “Good” for Publishing
Markus Dohle assured the industry that AI will not prove the death of publishing.
Frameworks for Sustainability on Campus
Higher education institutions have led research on sustainability for many decades. Now, they are applying that same academic rigor to understand the environmental and social impact of their own operations and outputs.
Organized Groups Try For Library Book Bans
“The rise in unique titles challenged is indicative of the rise in organized political groups creating and sharing lists of objectionable books,” Andrew Albanese explains.
ChatGPT Goes To School
“We need to work on AI literacy in education,” says Prof. Mairéad Pratschke.
Authors Target OpenAI, Meta With More Suits
Concerns continue to grow over how artificial intelligence may impact authors and creators.