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A silhouetted figure in a futuristic library surrounded by holographic books and AI code, contemplating the intersection of technology and authorship.
Books

AI in Publishing: Authorship's Future is Uncertain, But Benefits Are Real

In March 2026, The New York Times terminated its relationship with freelance journalist Alex Preston after he used artificial intelligence to assist in writing a book review.

Amelia Frost·August 11, 2026
An antiquarian bookstore with a book glowing with digital code, symbolizing AI's impact on literature and ethical concerns.
Books

AI Firms Buy Books for Training, Raising Bookstore Ethical Concerns

Pieter de Vries, a Dutch antiquarian bookseller, initially dismissed an email from '2077AI' in 2026.

Amelia Frost·August 3, 2026