AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVaccine-Autism Policy Shakeup: The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order that would have HHS review whether childhood vaccines are linked to autism, with a possible push to revisit the vaccine schedule and parental choice. AI and Books Under Scrutiny: An Irish bookseller says a suspicious order for thousands of obscure titles raised fears they’re being bought to train AI—at a time when reports claim AI firms are shredding millions of books after digitizing them. Fantasy Film Update: Brandon Sanderson says he finished the first draft of the Mistborn screenplay, but warns the adaptation still needs multiple revisions before it’s ready. Library & Community Reading: Delafield Public Library will host an antiques and collectibles appraisal event with PBS Antiques Roadshow veteran Mark F. Moran, while a new Suffolk radio show brings authors “to the beach” for weekly book chats. Book Bans in Arkansas: Librarians are still seeking clarity on how a state “harmful to minors” law will be enforced after a federal appeals court lifted an injunction. Publishing/Controversy Watch: Jason Arday’s US memoir release is moving ahead even as his Cambridge resignation follows plagiarism allegations.
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