AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Books: Reports say tech firms are buying rare print books, scanning them, then shredding originals to train models and avoid “slop,” reigniting backlash over consent and preservation. Publishing Policy: Canada’s August 2026 law rollout includes higher student grants and changes affecting private colleges, banking, labels, and imports—big practical shifts for readers and newcomers. Book Retail & Community: A new Ayr bookshop hosted an author visit and raised £100+ for charity, while libraries and local shops keep pushing used-book sales and signings. Comics & Collectibles: NECA unveiled retro 8-inch DC action figures starring Christopher Reeve’s 1978 Superman, and Marvel’s Civil War: Unmasked #4 spotlights Tigra’s undercover mission. Box Office (Pop Culture): Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey powered a record North America weekend near $429M, underscoring how comic IP keeps driving mainstream demand. Hospitality Tech: Wyndham says it’s using AI to cut costs and protect franchise owner margins, a reminder that “book-adjacent” travel and loyalty data is getting smarter fast.
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