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Federal office that registers U.S. copyrights and sets disclosure rules for AI-generated material. Official site: www.copyright.gov
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October 1, 2026
A small-press publisher says an AI question was missing from a U.S. Copyright Office application this week. The Office's 2023 rule requiring authors to disclose AI-generated material is still in force.
September 28, 2026
The Authors Guild wants publishers to drop claims on long out-of-print books and to pay authors when a house failed to register the copyright in time.
September 26, 2026
Streaming apps already tune themselves to each user, and books are starting to follow. SlumberTales is betting on personalized bedtime stories read aloud by a parent. What it makes, why, and what the shift means for authors and publishers.
September 25, 2026
Publishers, retailers and the Copyright Office are asking about AI use. Writing tools are adding process logs. How to keep a record that shows how your book was written.
September 17, 2026
The intersection of artificial intelligence and commercial publishing has created a complex landscape where traditional houses act as both eager adopters and fi…
August 31, 2026
When philosopher John Searle first proposed the Chinese Room argument in 1980, he sought to refute "Strong AI"—the hypothesis that a computer running a program …
August 4, 2026
The advent of AI has thrust copyright law into an existential crisis, forcing the publishing industry to defend the very notion of authorship against algorithms trained on stolen works. This is not merely a legal skirmish; it is a battle for the soul of…
August 4, 2026
The legal battle surrounding the U.S. Copyright Chief has become a protracted spectacle, revealing deep fissures in how America approaches intellectual property. This isn't merely bureaucratic wrangling; it's a fight for the soul of copyright itself, with…
July 31, 2026
The publishing industry stands at a critical juncture, grappling with the burgeoning influence of AI. While the promise of innovation is undeniable, the specter of regulation looms large, threatening to stifle creativity and undermine the very foundations of…
July 31, 2026
The rise of AI presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant threats to the publishing industry. We delve into the urgent need for robust AI regulation to protect authors, preserve intellectual property, and maintain the integrity of our literary…
July 31, 2026
Pope Francis's recent calls for ethical AI regulation resonate deeply within the publishing world. As artificial intelligence reshapes content creation, copyright, and authorial integrity, the industry faces a critical juncture. We must champion human…
July 21, 2026
A federal court has granted final approval to a landmark $1.5 billion settlement with AI company Anthropic, offering compensation to authors whose copyrighted works were used without permission to train AI models. Eligible authors, especially indie and…
April 4, 2026
Self-publishing a children's book is one of the most rewarding — and most technically demanding — publishing projects an indie author can undertake. Unlike adul.
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