London Book Fair 2024: free expression, tech, and Palestine
London Book Fair 2024 had a number of talks this year that were seen as controversial amid division amongst artists and creatives.
Spotify announces Countdown Pages for audiobooks
Spotify announces it will roll out its new Countdown Pages feature for audiobooks during the London Book Fair.
Spotify launches new audiobooks subscription tier for book lovers
Spotify launches new Audiobooks Access Tier in the US, offering 15 hours of listening for $9.99/month, as it sees huge growth.
Authors Guild releases guidelines on ethical use of AI
Discover Authors Guild’s ethical guidelines for AI use in writing, protecting literary culture and author rights.
NaNoWriMo to close all-ages spaces after safety concerns
NaNoWriMo introduces new safety-focused changes including closing all-ages spaces, and ensuring a secure creative environment.
Findaway Voices: Society of Authors calls for clearer terms from Spotify
Society of Authors and the Authors Guild urges Spotify’s Findaway Voices for clearer terms after creators’ rights backlash.
AI-written biographies of deceased celebs and fake revelations raise concerns
Exploring the rise of misleading AI-generated biographies on notable figures, and the ethical concerns it raises.
Majority of authors’ OpenAI copyright claim dismissed
Landmark ruling dismisses major copyright claims against OpenAI by authors, setting precedent in AI legal battles.
Buckingham Palace criticises AI books on King Charles’ cancer
Buckingham Palace condemns AI- generated books on King Charles’ cancer as intrusive, vowing legal investigation.
Spotify audiobooks ‘reshape market’ with huge growth
Spotify reportedly grows audiobooks market, offering vast titles and significant growth in US, UK, and Australia.