AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Books Under Pressure: Reports say AI firms are buying and destroying rare books at scale to train models, while another publishing deal for an unpublished debut novel was abruptly paused over fears AI may have been used in writing—raising copyright and “clean title” concerns. Hedge Funds Unwind AI Bets: The AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness is rapidly liquidating public positions after steep losses and margin calls, with Citadel named as a buyer for public assets. Policy for Publishing & Tax: A Senate committee advanced the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act to improve IRS operations and crack down on rogue preparers, with Direct File plans likely returning next year. Library & Retail Culture: Barnes & Noble opens a new Livingston, NJ store; Malaysia’s Big Bad Wolf book fair runs through Aug. 9; and multiple local library book sales were rescheduled or announced. Community Book Moments: The Library of Congress runs a fellowship for Indiana students to work on archiving and cultural preservation.
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