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.
David Sedaris's latest essay collection offers a blend of familiar humor and new observations. While some pieces feel recycled, others showcase his sharp wit and emotional depth, particularly when reflecting on family and close friendships.
Queen Camilla met author JK Rowling at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to discuss their shared passion for books and the importance of children reading. The meeting marked the start of Royal Week in Edinburgh, an annual celebration of Scottish culture.
Kezia Dugdale, incoming chair of LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, has apologised after expressing "huge respect" for JK Rowling in a Guardian interview. The former Scottish Labour leader faced backlash from trans advocates and gender-critical feminists, with critics accusing her of making Stonewall "toothless and irrelevant". Dugdale stated she should have been "unequivocal" that she would never condone behaviour causing harm to the LGBTQ+ community, expressing regret for the "worry, anger and upset" caused.
