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AI & Copyright: Anthropic says it’s using books to train Claude, while publishers and authors push back as lawsuits and new watermarking efforts escalate the fight over training data and licensing. Secondhand Book Trade: British booksellers report sudden bulk orders that look like AI-driven acquisition, raising fresh fears for rare and out-of-print titles. Publishing Platforms: Cirque, an Alaska-to-Pacific Rim literary journal, highlights how small presses use digital flipbooks and print-on-demand to keep regional voices visible. Literary Competitions: Mayo-born writer Michael Stevens wins the Irish Writers Centre International Debut Novel Competition, earning pitch access to major publishers and agents. Book Reviews & New Fiction: A memoir on building a life “at the edge of nature” stays on BC bestseller lists, while a new novel reimagines Tagore’s leading women for today. Academic Fallout: Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s death follows a plagiarism scandal and resignation, with UK leaders urging reflection amid claims of public hounding. Book-to-Book Culture: A new memoir/fiction trend leans into “books about books,” including a grieving widow’s monthly reading gift that spotlights the publishing world.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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David Wortley's 2012 AI warning returns in updated book edition

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Jesse L. Brantley’s new book spotlights women’s resilience through faith and lived experience

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