AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Copyright: A major U.S. copyright case is effectively closed after a judge approved Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement with authors and publishers over alleged training on pirated books, while an earlier ruling still leaves room for “fair use” when training uses legally acquired works. Publishing & Tech: Business leaders are being told to ask vendors how their AI was trained and whether data is licensed—because the “piracy” part is what’s getting punished. Literary Culture: A Booker Prize longlist roundup spotlights the year’s 13 contenders, with readers treating each title like a “portal” worth prioritizing. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Fantasy adaptations keep coming—one list argues the best movies know what to cut and what to keep, with Lord of the Rings held up as the gold standard. Local Books & Community: Iowa City’s “One of Us” horror showcase returns with 20+ Midwest creators and authors, aiming to fill a gap in regional indie horror events. Controversy Watch: Natalie Portman reportedly reacts to Rachel Cusk’s Life of M with irritation amid claims the character draws from Portman’s life.
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