AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Copyright: Major publishers and Scott Turow sue Meta over alleged unlicensed AI training using millions of books and journal articles, spotlighting the fight over what counts as lawful use. AI Cover Backlash: Readers and some independent publishers push back on AI-generated book covers, arguing they look generic and risk dulling the human creative process. Publishing Business Moves: Kodansha plans an India subsidiary to publish translated manga and books (including Attack on Titan and Blue Lock) and scale output fast; Diamond UK also signs new direct distribution deals with Image Comics and UDON for the UK/EU. Industry & Events: Beijing International Book Fair wraps with thousands of deals and a push for global Chinese culture via the “Going Global” program. Book World Culture: Qatar Duty Free and Assouline unveil a Travel Series Kiosk at Hamad International Airport. Media & Politics: Trump escalates his feud with the New York Times, calling its Iran reporting “treasonous” and threatening to add it to his lawsuit. Pop Culture Publishing: Fans mark a major milestone in the long wait for The Winds of Winter.
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