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- 1Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in Authors' Case▼Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft show internal messages suggesting top executives knew the companies' use of books to train AI models was legally risky. The documents indicate awareness that large-scale copying of pirated books was unlawful. The revelation is fueling fresh debate over AI training data practices and the strength of the authors' case.
- 2Ex-CIA officer's novel alleges dysfunction in deep-cover operations▼Ex-CIA officer’s novel alleges grave dysfunction in deep-cover operations
A former CIA officer has published a novel alleging serious dysfunction within the agency's deep-cover operations, according to The Washington Post. The book, drawn from the author's intelligence background, is drawing attention for its portrayal of internal failures in covert work and the rarity of insider critique of such sensitive programs coming from a former operative.
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Bokmässan, Sweden's largest book fair held annually in Gothenburg, is being discussed by Swedish users. The fair brings together publishers, authors and readers each autumn and is a major cultural event in Scandinavia. No specific news from this year's event was available in the collected material.
- 4San Antonio authors launch their own publishing co-op▼San Antonio authors launch their own book publishing co-op
A group of San Antonio authors has started a book publishing cooperative, allowing writers to publish and promote their work collectively rather than relying on traditional publishing houses. Local outlets including Texas Public Radio and the San Antonio Report covered the launch, highlighting it as an example of authors taking control of the publishing process in their city.
- 5Laleh Khadivi's new novel probes how well we know our mothers●Laleh Khadivi’s new novel asks how well we know our mothers
Author Laleh Khadivi has published a new novel centered on a question many readers recognize: how well we truly know our mothers. The book is being highlighted in books coverage, with attention on its exploration of family, memory and the hidden lives of parents, and it is drawing interest from readers of literary fiction.