AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublishing & Business: Sharjah Book Authority’s Onshur has selected 25 aspiring publishers for its new “Launch” programme, pairing industry know-how with practical training on costs, markets, and sustainable business models. AI & Scams: A warning story highlights how AI-generated emails can convincingly mimic real authors and troll readers, underscoring the need for vigilance. Literary Culture: Nayyirah Waheed has reopened a long-running dispute with Rupi Kaur over “salt” and “milk and honey,” framing it as a race-and-recognition issue in contemporary poetry publishing. Books & Community: Newcastle’s first romansty festival, Once Upon a Tyne, is drawing readers with talks, cosplay, and author events—proof that niche genres still build real-world audiences. Media & Publishing Ethics: A Meta policy analysis argues targeted ads using AI-driven personalization raise privacy concerns, noting exclusions in stricter jurisdictions. Environment & Research: A study finds critically endangered North Atlantic right whales feed closer to the surface at night, increasing collision risk with boats. Sports Commentary: Viewers heavily criticized NOS commentator Jeroen Grueter during Serbia vs the Netherlands, showing how broadcast tone can spark instant backlash.
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