AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Copyright Settlement: A U.S. judge has given final approval to Anthropic’s record $1.5 billion settlement with authors and publishers over alleged misuse of copyrighted books to train Claude, ending the biggest U.S. copyright class action tied to generative AI. Book Culture & Community: Toronto’s new “Book Bar” blends browsing with cocktails and conversation, while Oshkosh’s Caramel Crisp Bookstore ramps up summer programming with an aviation-themed author visit and a Harry Potter birthday celebration. Publishing & Events: The Muslim Literary Festival returns to Toronto Aug. 8 with industry networking and a keynote on grief and creative practice. Indie Kids Lit: The UK’s Indie Children’s Authors Network hosts a free family festival in Menston featuring independent picture book and children’s fiction creators. True Crime Spotlight: A new book, “Catch the Devil,” revisits a Gulf Coast murder case and the push for justice that prosecutors say went sideways. Local Reading Momentum: Wisconsin’s Rainbow House highlights domestic violence homicide warning signs, tying Rachel Louise Snyder’s “intimate terrorism” framing to local prevention efforts.
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