AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Copyright: A new report revisits the messy question of whether AI companies can train on copyrighted books, noting a major writer settlement where a judge still found training lawful. Tech for Books & Reading: Microsoft Research says its SocialRL approach helps smaller AI models negotiate better, a reminder that “reading” isn’t the only skill being automated. Publishing & Events: Chaucer’s Books will host Antwone Fisher for a talk and signing of Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees; The Hive is set for a Muriel Spark-focused event; and Milagres College in Mangaluru kicks off a nine-day book exhibition. Book Culture: Daniel Mason’s Country People gets a review that frames rural life as a modern fantasy. Industry & Safety: Melissa Gilbert adds her voice to calls for stronger protections for child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death. Global Literature: Baghdad’s International Book Fair returns Sept. 2–12 with Qatar among participants.
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