AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI and Publishing: Reports say major publishers campaigning against AI-generated “slop” are also putting AI-made art on book covers. Anthropic’s approved $1.5 billion settlement over books used without permission underscores the growing copyright stakes. Book Sales: Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize win sent her books soaring, with Indigo reporting a rise of more than 10,000% and sharp sales increases also reported in South Korea. Global Markets: Paraguay’s publishing sector grew 10.4%, with author-publishers up nearly 70%. At Frankfurt Book Fair, AI took center stage, while commentators warned international publishers are overlooking Arabic books. Press Under Pressure: Ecuador’s Expreso is ending its print edition after 53 years amid allegations of government pressure. UK publisher Metro plans to cut 60 jobs as it overhauls its print and online operation, while paywalls have become the main revenue engine for Dutch newspaper publishers.
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