AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Books Under Fire: Civil society groups are urging the FTC to investigate “hoard-and-destroy” practices by AI firms that scan physical books and then shred them, raising antitrust concerns and fears for public access. Publishing & Policy: The same week saw free-speech advocates criticize prosecutors for citing James Comey’s novel in a case tied to alleged threats, arguing it’s a desperate legal move. Memoir Spotlight: Margot Stornelli released The Big Red Suitcase, a debut memoir tracing travel, family, and major historical moments. Children’s & Community Reading: A Leeds mother launched SENT: The Emails I Sent, the Silence That Followed to help parents navigate SEND after reported failures in Leeds services. International Book Culture: Iraq’s Kurdish Book Fair in Sulaymaniyah was extended to Aug. 25 after strong turnout and 30,000+ books sold. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Apple TV’s Dark Matter (based on Blake Crouch’s novel) is climbing worldwide ahead of Season 2.
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