AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Copyright War: Major publishers and author Scott Turow sued Google in New York, alleging Gemini was trained on millions of copyrighted books and that outputs “directly” compete with authors—seeking an injunction and damages, escalating a broader AI training standoff. Memoir Spotlight: Joe Biden’s “Promise Me, America” is set for Nov. 17 release, with the timing raising eyebrows inside his party as Democrats plan midterm-focused messaging. Publishing Policy Pressure: Nigeria’s proposed textbook ranking policy is drawing pushback from publishing groups, who warn it could disrupt hard-won gains in educational publishing. Rights & Deals: Full Set acquired Joseph Ataman’s Macron non-fiction; Firefly Press snapped up Emer Stamp’s children’s title; Summersdale acquired Matt Avery’s murder mystery puzzle book; Auzou Group bought Gulf Stream Éditeur. New Books & Events: A large-print edition and 35-city tour launch Neal Winsomer’s “Calling Out the Shadows,” while local readers’ buzz continues around new fiction and community signings.
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