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- 1Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in AI Case▼Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI indicate that top executives at the companies knew that using pirated books to train AI models was legally questionable. The Authors Guild has published the filings, which lawyers and authors are scrutinising for what they reveal about internal awareness and intent in the dispute over AI training data.
- 2French author faces backlash over AI use claims●Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AI
An award-winning author in France is accused of using artificial intelligence to write their work, sparking a public uproar across the country's literary world. The controversy has reignited debate in France about transparency, authorship and whether AI-assisted writing should disqualify books from literary prizes.
- 3Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over Diana book errors●Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over errors in Princess Diana book
Earl Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has apologised to broadcaster Piers Morgan after factual errors were found in his book about his sister. The apology follows scrutiny of inaccuracies in the published work, and Morgan has publicly acknowledged receiving it. The exchange has drawn wide attention given Spencer's status as Diana's closest family authority and the book's prominence.
- 4Bangkok Travel Safety Questioned After Flash Flooding in Thailand●Is it Safe to Travel to Bangkok? Latest Travel Advice After Flash Flooding In Thailand
Travellers are being warned to check the latest advice before visiting Bangkok after flash flooding hit parts of Thailand. Coverage focuses on which areas are affected, whether airports and main tourist districts remain accessible, and what precautions visitors should take. Tour operators and holidaymakers with trips booked are monitoring updates as authorities respond to the disruption.
- 5Ingrid Rojas Contreras Discusses Why She Writes●Ingrid Rojas Contreras on Why She Writes | California Book Club
Author Ingrid Rojas Contreras is featured in a new California Book Club conversation with Alta Journal, where she reflects on her motivations for writing. The discussion covers her craft, her Colombian and Colombian American roots, and how memory and family history shape her work, including her acclaimed memoir 'The Man Who Could Move Clouds'. Readers are being invited into her creative process.
- 6Teen Writes Book About Father's Kidney Transplant●Teen writes book about father’s kidney transplant to inspire others
A teenager has written a book about their father's kidney transplant, hoping the story will inspire others facing similar medical journeys. The story has been picked up by local news, which highlights the young author's effort to turn a family health crisis into something encouraging for patients and families dealing with organ transplants.
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An administrator at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York has co-authored a new book examining the role of women in comics. The publication, reported by the Rome Sentinel, adds to ongoing scholarly and popular interest in how women are represented and created within the comics industry. Further details about the book's content and the administrator's role were not provided.
- 8Richard Rothstein Reflects on Why He Writes●Richard Rothstein on Why He Writes | California Book Club
Author Richard Rothstein has shared an essay with the California Book Club, published via Alta Journal, explaining what drives his writing. Rothstein, known for work on housing segregation and public policy in the United States, discusses the motivations behind his books and the role of writing in shaping public debate. The piece accompanies the club's ongoing author conversations for its readers.
- 9Fort Caspar Museum to host railroad history talk and book signing●Fort Caspar Museum to host railroad history talk, book signing with local author
Fort Caspar Museum in Casper, Wyoming is hosting a talk on railroad history featuring a local author, followed by a book signing. The event highlights the role of the railroad in the region's past and offers residents a chance to hear from a writer based in their own community. Details of the date and the author's book were announced through local news coverage.
- 10New Profile Examines the Obsessions of William T. Vollmann●Decoding the Obsessions of William T. Vollmann
Alta Journal has published a feature exploring the recurring preoccupations of American novelist William T. Vollmann, whose sprawling, risk-taking books have long examined violence, poverty, sex work, imperialism and his own confrontations with danger. The piece revisits his reputation as one of American literature's most uncompromising and prolific figures, tracing how his personal fixations feed his sprawling body of work.