A study reveals that adults rated AI-generated short stories as more absorbing and of higher quality than human-written ones, though participants still gave higher ratings to stories they believed were authored by humans.
A $2m publishing deal for Jerry Falade's debut crime novel, "Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body," collapsed after his agent withdrew the manuscript due to inability to authenticate its origin, amidst suspicions of AI involvement. Falade denies using AI, citing racial bias in publishing.
Bloomsbury, publisher of Harry Potter, will receive a multimillion-pound payout from a $1.5bn copyright settlement between AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors. The settlement addresses the use of protected work to train AI chatbots, with Bloomsbury expecting around $19m.
US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors, ending the largest copyright class-action. The judge reduced lawyers' fees and lead plaintiffs' awards, while denying most late opt-out requests.
A federal judge has approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion class action settlement with authors who accused the AI company of using copyrighted books for training. The settlement offers authors approximately $3,000 per allegedly pirated book, making it the largest known copyright recovery in history.
A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement, requiring AI company Anthropic to compensate thousands of authors whose pirated works trained its Claude chatbot. The agreement mandates payments of about $3,000 per book and the destruction of pirated files.
A federal judge in San Francisco approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement for an AI copyright lawsuit filed by writers, who accused the company of using their pirated work to train its Claude AI models. The deal, initially rejected, covers over 480,000 works, with some authors opting out for separate lawsuits.
Review of the top 10 Private Label Rights (PLR) websites for marketers and business owners, highlighting their features, pricing, pros, and cons to help choose the best fit.
Palestinian Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah has launched legal action against Bendigo Writers Festival organizers and La Trobe University, alleging discrimination based on political belief after a code of conduct, including a contested antisemitism definition, led to her exclusion from the 2025 event.
Deputy editors of Diabetes Care have released a preprint containing an editorial and seven opinion pieces after the American Diabetes Association refused to publish them. The articles detail new allegations surrounding the removal of five prominent scientists from the ADA's annual meeting in New Orleans for distributing criticism of the Trump administration's attacks on scientific research.
A new collection of essays on Brexit, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is criticized for its lack of focus on "English nationalism" and the reasons behind Brexit's support in England. Despite acknowledging Brexit's economic failure, the book struggles to explain the continued influence of figures like Nigel Farage.
AI detectors are now scrutinizing literary works, shifting focus from meaning to authorship. Readers question if texts originate from humans or algorithms, reshaping literary criticism into a forensic science. Publishers emphasize author disclosure, while the struggle in human writing remains crucial for memorable literature.
Young engineers from RTU MIREA have created a lightweight yet strong cable-link manipulator for drones, allowing them to collect soil samples, open doors, or pick up cargo. The prototype features interchangeable attachments and control algorithms for precise interaction with objects.
Jamir Nazir's story "The Serpent in the Grove," widely accused on social media of being AI-generated, has won the overall Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Despite criticism and Granta withdrawing publication, the Commonwealth Foundation confirmed no AI use after a review, citing drafts and Nazir's speech-to-text process.
A new report reveals US government spending on immigration surveillance technology, including AI tools, has surged to record highs, doubling from 2024-2025 to over $310m and reaching $513m in 2026. The increase is largely driven by contracts with data analytics and defense companies like Palantir and Anduril.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a former crypto critic, co-authored a bipartisan housing bill that includes a provision blocking the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail digital dollar until at least 2030, a significant legislative shift from her previous support for CBDCs.
A viral thought experiment, "Europe 2031," by the Arq Foundation, depicts the EU being economically ruined and sidelined by a tech-dominant US and China by 2031. The scenario highlights Europe's lagging AI ambitions and infrastructure, leading to job losses and political instability.
Australia's publishing industry faces pressure to release books quickly, often sacrificing quality for speed. Authors report rushed production, poor editing, and a crowded market, leading to concerns about the erosion of literary standards and the sustainability of the industry.
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced the SABER Act, proposing to use frozen Russian Central Bank assets to fund weapons purchases for Ukraine. The bill aims to leverage seized Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine's defense needs.
A WordPress VIP report reveals consumers distrust AI, with 60% finding AI messaging a turnoff and 86% preferring original sources. Brands face a dilemma: be visible to AI or maintain human trust.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is broadening its program beyond traditional author talks, incorporating musical performances, Noh theatre at Greyfriars Kirk, and live cookery events to attract new audiences and explore literature's connections with other art forms.
A comprehensive preview of new fiction and nonfiction titles including Ben Lerner’s anxiety-driven story of mentorship and technology, Maggie O’Farrell’s multigenerational Irish tale, Douglas Stuart’s anticipated follow-up to Shuggie Bain, and nonfiction works by Lena Dunham, Michael Pollan, Gisèle Pelicot and others.
Kevin Sinfield, Malorie Blackman, and Julia Donaldson lead the King's Birthday Honours list. Sinfield is knighted for his rugby career and fundraising for MND charities, while Blackman and Donaldson are made dames for their services to literature. Several Lionesses, Charlotte Tilbury, Helen Mirren, and Don McCullin also receive honours.
Korean-Danish authors Eva Tind and Lea Løbger are publishing novels that delve into the experiences of Korean adoptees and immigrants. 'Min Kim' by Tind and 'My Interpreter' by Løbger explore themes of identity, belonging, and the search for roots.
