China unveils AI large language model for ancient books
‘Xunzi,’ China’s first large language model for ancient texts, aims to facilitate research and preservation of Chinese cultural heritage.
Meta faces claims of using pirated books despite legal warnings
Meta Platforms faces legal turmoil over alleged copyright infringement and use of pirated books for AI model training.
Author Cait Corrain loses book deal over secret review bombing
A book deal by debut author Cait Corrain is terminated amid allegations of sabotaging fellow authors’ reviews on popular book site.
Dictionary.com Word of the Year 2023 ‘hallucinate’ relates to AI
Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year 2023 ‘Hallucinate’ shows AI’s impact and evolution on language and communication.
Inside Literary Prize: incarcerated readers to judge inaugural award
Inside Literary Prize aims to transform lives behind bars with National Book Award honourees and a winner announced in June 2024.
Slavery books ‘removed from Texas plantation gift shops’
Controversy over removal of slavery books from Texas plantation gift shop sparks debate on historical narratives and ideology.
Rebecca Kuang on fantasy: from Babel, Yellowface to hell
Explore the enchanting ‘Realms of the Imagination’ at the British Library’s fantasy exhibition with bestselling author Rebecca Kuang.
Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize in absentia
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, a powerful voice for human rights in Iran, honoured for her courage in absentia.
Book lists: should we still trust their recommendations?
Explore the trustworthiness of book lists and discover how to pick the palatable from the unpleasant as 2023 comes to a close.
Refaat Alareer: books by Palestinian author killed in Gaza
The world mourns the death of Palestinian literary scholar Dr. Refaat Alareer – a tribute to his enduring legacy.