AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI in Publishing: Employees at HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Hachette told WIRED that their publishers are using AI for marketing and routine communications, even as authors face scrutiny over suspected AI-written books. Workers also raised concerns about AI-generated covers, surveillance and job losses. Book Censorship: Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission ruled that customs’ continued detention of two Tamil-language titles violated author B. Piratheepan’s rights; 222 copies remain held. In the US, PEN America says popular manga series are facing growing school book bans. Literary Festivals: Indianapolis’ Kinfolk Lit Fest will debut in July 2027, bringing more than 200 authors, publishing professionals and creatives together, including Jason Reynolds and Tayari Jones. Frankfurt Book Fair: Rights lawyer Philippe Sands received the fair’s Peace Prize, a major honor at the publishing industry’s flagship international gathering.
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