AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Publishing Rights: Princeton University Press struck a licensing deal with Cashmere to make academic books discoverable in AI research platforms while aiming to protect copyright and author compensation. Book Culture & Events: Printers Row Lit Fest announced its Sept. 12–13 lineup, including Scott Turow and Geoff Bennett, plus a Patti Smith gala award. Local Reading Life: Rodman Public Library’s Friends used-book sale drew big crowds back at the library. Religion & Faith Writing: Disney star David Henrie and Maria Henrie are releasing the children’s picture book “Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?” Community Literacy: Doncaster LitFest is launching a citywide grassroots festival with local author talks and a school sci-fi writing contest. Publishing Industry Talk: A new discussion piece questions whether MFAs “breed elitist literature,” while another argues for “machine ethics” as AI systems get more autonomous. Public Safety & Ethics: Blaine police say an undercover exploitation sting led to 24 arrests targeting adults soliciting sex with people they believed were juveniles.
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