Public Domain Day 2024: 28 major works now free for all
Public Domain Day 2024: Celebrating the release of diverse, historic works including works by Virginia Woolf into the public domain.
Meta AI chief under fire for saying authors should give books for free
Controversy surrounds Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun’s remarks on authors giving away books for free, while selling his for $20.
Authors launch new lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI
More nonfiction authors sue Microsoft, OpenAI for copyright infringement; claim AI trained with their works.
New Anne Frank novel marks life before diary
Discover the untold story of Anne Frank before her diary in Alice Hoffman’s new novel, a poignant, historically rich journey.
Book publishing predictions 2024: another year of AI and change
The publishing world in 2024 will face AI regulation, social media shifts, and a focus on direct connections.
British Library battles ongoing cyber-attack fallout
British Library confronts ongoing challenges more than two months after a significant cyber-attack impacted services.
Iowa books ban law faces criticism for vagueness after judge’s ruling
Iowa books ban law, prohibiting explicit content in school libraries, faces public criticism and legal challenges.
Society of Authors launches generative AI survey
The Society of Authors launches a survey to gather views from creatives on generative AI and how tools are being used.
Charity launches support scheme for struggling libraries amid cuts
Libraries Connected launches programme supporting council libraries amid financial crisis in England and Wales.
Salman Rushdie memoir: attack trial delayed due to book
A new book by Salman Rushdie on the 2022 attack that left him with life-changing injuries delays trial of his alleged assailant.