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The Challenges of AI-Generated Content
While AI isn’t a new concept in copyright or technology, it’s the top draw for the 2023 Copyright and Technology conference.
Federal Lawsuit Aims At Texas Reader Act
The Texas “Reader Act” requires book vendors to review any book that could be sold into a school.
A TikTok Challenge for Publishing
Mark Gottlieb with Trident Media Group explores what authors and publishers should know about TikTok’s move into publishing, and how they may want to respond.
Layoffs, Closures Hit Big 5
PRH CEO Nihar Malaviya said that any growth the industry has seen has been offset by increased costs.
A Book Festival That Matters in Kyiv
It’s difficult to imagine more challenging circumstances for a book festival than to be held during war.
AI Faces Multiple Creator Lawsuits
Copyright infringement lawsuits from authors and artists against creators of Generative AI software are mounting.
Plain Language Summaries “Go Beyond Language”
Creating effective plain-language summaries requires looking beyond the language, says Dr. Catherine Richards Golini.
Libraries, Publishers Together in Chicago
According to PW’s Andrew Albanese, the ALA conference highlighted an organized response from the library and publishing communities to politicized attacks on the freedom to read.
Best of VOC: Beyond Publishers
Publishing industry analyst Rüdiger Wischenbart wants your help to map the new uncharted territories of the book business.
Best of VOC: Freeing Research From Ukraine
The war in Ukraine grinds on one year after the Russian invasion. Ukrainians have so far deterred President Vladimir Putin’s special operation with help from friends and allies around the world.
EveryLibrary Reports Tracks “Freedom to Read” Legislation
“This is going to require a new kind of advocacy work,” says PW’s Andrew Albanese.
Advice for Publishers on AI
“AI may not replace you, but a person who uses AI could,” says Martin Delahunty.