AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublishing & Tech Policy: Google’s AI Overviews are blamed for starving publishers of traffic, as lawsuits mount and the “open web” frays. Copyright & Licensing: A judge approved Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement with authors, while the U.S. Copyright Office renewed the MLC’s authority over mechanical licensing. Book Industry & Discovery: A new community “Book Corners” map aims to help readers leave or grab free books. Censorship & Access: Việt Nam’s press authority mandates pre-approval before publishing historical news content, and book-banning tactics are spotlighted in a new roundup. Local Reading Programs: Colorado’s Pikes Peak Library District launches “All Pikes Peak Reads” with four history-focused titles tied to America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th. Books & Media Culture: A Supreme Court ruling is discussed for how it forces school boards to “fly blind” on fiscal impacts, shaping what districts can plan for.
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