AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMusic Rights & AI: SoundExchange appoints Paul Shaver as SVP business development, with a mandate to expand partnerships and shape how the music ecosystem responds to emerging tech, including AI. Indie Publishing & Distribution: DeepMatter Records brings in Matt Brinkworth as co-owner/COO and pairs a new global distribution deal with Virgin Music Group alongside a new publishing company launch. Publishing, Rights & Law: A fresh look at Thomson Reuters v. Ross highlights what the fair-use ruling may (and may not) mean for generative AI copyright fights, with potential circuit-split implications. Banned Books & AI Illustration: A Claremont author event raises questions about AI illustration after an AI-generated “Freedom Trail” book cover misrepresents the Boston Public Library’s lions. Royal Book Drama: Meghan Markle’s children’s book The Bench—signed for Princess Eugenie—surfaces on eBay, reigniting scrutiny over who sold it and why. Libraries & Community: Multiple local library book sales and events roll out this weekend, from Winnipeg’s festival programming to community fall sales and donations. Education & Skills: Alabama launches $400,000 in scholarships for automotive manufacturing students, supporting tuition, books and fees.
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