AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublishing Deals: Piatkus is set to publish a new Rebecca Yarros title in the Empyrean universe, while John Murray Press (UK) and Little, Brown (US) will publish Joe Biden’s memoir Promise Me, America. Rights & Industry: Hong Kong police raided the independent Have A Nice Stay bookstore, seizing materials and arresting staff over alleged “seditious” items—another sign of pressure on independent bookselling. AI & Copyright: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese says new laws are coming to guide AI use and protect creative copyright, after reports of Anthropic working with Australian authorities to change copyright rules for AI training. Tech for Service Businesses: AutoRev AI has emerged from stealth with AI agents that answer calls, follow up, price estimates, and book jobs 24/7 for trades like HVAC and plumbing. Finance & Markets: JPMorgan is edging toward a $1tn valuation milestone under Jamie Dimon’s long tenure, and Kalshi launched Kalshi Pro for high-volume prediction traders.
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