AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoyal Books & Publishing: R.F. Kuang’s “Taipei Story” lands as a Chinese American student’s Mandarin immersion turns into a sharp, diary-like fight with language, academia, and the ache of belonging. AI & Copyright: A court filing in major AI training lawsuits (including OpenAI/Microsoft) quotes executives describing the use of published text as potentially “astonishing theft,” raising fresh pressure on “fair use” arguments. Publishing Industry Watch: Kenya’s publishers are urging the government to release accurate Grade 11 enrollment data and clear Sh7bn in pending bills so textbooks can be printed on time. Community Reading: Prince Avenue Academy welcomed Supa Nova creator Chante Timothy for workshops and a student signing, spotlighting how author visits can spark kids’ writing and illustration. Travel Scams: A San Diego family reports a horror-story Airbnb rental with AI-looking photos and unsafe, broken conditions—another reminder to verify listings beyond the screen. Royal Drama: Earl Spencer’s upcoming Diana memoir “Swan Song” keeps the royal feud boiling, with Buckingham Palace issuing a pointed response.
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