AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSally Rooney Row: UK readers are snapping up Rooney’s novels after Faber withdrew them over legal risks tied to her support for Palestine Action. Irish bookshops are sending copies across the border as writers and public figures condemn the move as a threat to free expression. AI Copyright: Around 300 authors have filed individual claims against Meta, alleging it used their books without permission to train AI models. Publishing Business: Bloomsbury reported half-year adjusted profit down 30% and revenue down 5%, but still expects a record full year, banking on its second-half lineup, including Sarah J. Maas. HarperCollins has launched Wildlit, a New Adult imprint aimed at a fast-growing readership. Books Under Attack: Russia’s summer strikes destroyed 13 million Ukrainian books, according to Ukraine’s culture minister. AI and Books: France has launched a literary prize for books written with AI, adding to a growing debate over the technology’s role in publishing.
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