AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublishing & Books: Sarawak’s youth reading push gets a boost from Big Bad Wolf Books in Kuching, with officials urging families to build English and STEM habits through big, accessible book events while warning that heavy screen reliance can weaken active literacy. Media Industry: Searchlight newspaper in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will end print and pause digital editions on Sept. 25 after 31 years, citing the financial squeeze on newspapers worldwide. AI & Copyright: The Authors Guild warns that unlicensed AI training on books could damage the literary ecosystem, as AI firms face renewed scrutiny over hoarding and destroying books. Tech & Platforms: Meta agrees up to a $17.1bn settlement with US states over alleged teen social media harms, with major child-safety and usage-rule changes. Security for Publishers: CERT/CC flags unpatched Kaltura HTML5 player flaws that could let attackers read files and run code, urging admins to restrict access. Music Publishing: Boosey & Hawkes signs composer Jung Jaeil, while Killphonic adds Rough Trade Publishing, Symphonic Distribution and Half Tone for global admin. Community Books: A library author event in Willmar spotlights ebooks and audiobooks funding, showing local publishing support beyond big chains.
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