AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublishing Pause: Allen & Unwin has paused publication of Isaac Heeney’s next children’s book, Super Swan, amid a Victoria Police investigation tied to reports about Heeney. AI & Books: A new warning says AI-assisted translations are flooding online markets, often sold as human work—raising quality and ethics concerns. Authorhood Under Pressure: Another piece argues “the death of the author” is accelerating as AI tools reshape how books are written, edited, and credited. Tech Giants vs. Physical Books: Reports claim Amazon destroyed rare books to scan them for AI training, reigniting outrage over how physical publishing feeds machine learning. Health & Reading Culture: The RCPCH urges tighter vape rules for kids, citing links to breathing problems and other harms—while Nature Reviews Cardiology details how nicotine can drive cardiovascular damage. Local Book Life: Nebraska’s Center for the Book selected two Nebraska titles for the National Book Festival, and a UK shop earned sensory-inclusive certification with quiet spaces and sensory bags.
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