Authors launch new lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI

More nonfiction authors sue Microsoft, OpenAI for copyright infringement; claim AI trained with their works.
Book publishing predictions 2024: another year of AI and change

The publishing world in 2024 will face AI regulation, social media shifts, and a focus on direct connections.
British Library battles ongoing cyber-attack fallout

British Library confronts ongoing challenges more than two months after a significant cyber-attack impacted services.
Society of Authors launches generative AI survey

The Society of Authors launches a survey to gather views from creatives on generative AI and how tools are being used.
Harry Potter finds new role in AI research

The enduring influence of Harry Potter on AI research showcases how the story transcends time, audiences and technology.
Amazon stops AI-written book plagiarising activist Jennifer Holleman

Controversy erupts as Amazon faces plagiarism scandal with AI-generated book mirroring Jennifer Holleman’s work
Publishing Wrapped: notable book industry moments of 2023

Publishing challenges in 2023 included AI, book bans, diversity, and industry shifts – what we’ve gathered over the last year.
More nonfiction authors added to lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft

Authors Guild expands lawsuit adding 12 more nonfiction authors against OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement in AI model training.
China unveils AI large language model for ancient books

‘Xunzi,’ China’s first large language model for ancient texts, aims to facilitate research and preservation of Chinese cultural heritage.
Meta faces claims of using pirated books despite legal warnings

Meta Platforms faces legal turmoil over alleged copyright infringement and use of pirated books for AI model training.