AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCourts & Tech Accountability: A U.S. appeals court let thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok move forward, rejecting arguments that Section 230 blocks the cases—another reminder that platforms face growing legal pressure over how they design for minors. Publishing Policy: South Korea’s court dismissed Chunjae Education’s bid to overturn a government fee notice for AI digital textbooks, leaving the rollout framework intact. New Imprints & Books: Insight Editions launched Naga Archives, a new imprint for art-history oddities, esoterica, mythology, and the unexplained. Author & Book Launches: Kenneth Garzo unveiled literary fiction Certain Seasons, set in Vermont and centered on love, identity, and nature’s pull. Industry Watch: Hannover House reported a streaming-driven revenue jump tied to Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse. Literary Culture: Jaipur Literature Festival announced its 2026 North America tour, adding Los Angeles to the circuit. Cambridge Controversy: Cambridge will run an independent review of “all relevant processes” alongside its investigation into the appointment-tenure questions around Jason Arday. Book Retail: A new independent shop, Books on the Bridge, opened in Long Eaton with a focus on independent publishers and tabletop-friendly browsing.
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