AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLiterary Prize: Philippe Jaenada’s Goncourt-winning novel has put AI use in the spotlight: he said he used the technology three times while researching and writing, just after another book was removed from the prize process over AI suspicions. Book Royalties: Pete Hegseth’s latest financial disclosure lists no royalties or book rights, despite earlier filings showing substantial advances and royalties; the missing entries raise questions, but do not by themselves prove a breach. Global Publishing: Sharjah International Book Fair drew 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries, showcasing 1.7 million titles, and retained its lead in copyright trading for a sixth consecutive year. AI Licensing: The Associated Press has signed its first licensing deal with Anthropic, a notable step in negotiations over publishers’ content and AI. Publisher Response: Pan Macmillan has withdrawn Russell Brand’s books following his rape conviction.
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