You might have read on the news that large language models are patrolling the internet to get the most data possible for their AI chatbots or other artificial intelligence endeavours. There are many use cases; some only get data from image-sharing sites for the AI service to make works of art or logos quickly. Others, like Microsoft's new Big chat system, will answer questions … [Read more...] about Scribd is not a fan of AI scraping their service for data
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Z-Library domains are seized again by the US Goverment
Z-Library is one of the world's most popular ebook piracy websites; they have close to 13 million ebooks available to download. Today, their domains have been seized again by the US government. This is the second time in a year that the site has had all its domains taken over. However, Z-Library's Tor and I2P networks are accessible. "Unfortunately, one of our primary login … [Read more...] about Z-Library domains are seized again by the US Goverment
Bookwire now offering ChatGPT beta as part of Bookwire OS to publishers
Bookwire, the Frankfurt-based company that specializes in publishing technology and distribution, is expanding its software offering "Bookwire OS - One Solution" by adding a beta version of the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. The company explained the integration of this technology is aimed at providing publishers with the latest tools to improve their digital book … [Read more...] about Bookwire now offering ChatGPT beta as part of Bookwire OS to publishers
BuzzFeed News shuts down after bringing media into the digital age
By closing down its namesake news branch, BuzzFeed is ending a revolutionary era of online journalism. It started as a quirky digital upstart and became a Pulitzer Prize-winning business. However, it finally succumbed to the harsh realities of digital publishing that have brought down many of its competitors. A journal once viewed as a serious competitor to traditional media … [Read more...] about BuzzFeed News shuts down after bringing media into the digital age
Publishers Launch Task Forces to Oversee AI Initiatives
What began as a casual experiment with creative AI technology within publishers' newsrooms has become a full-fledged emphasis area for several media businesses. BuzzFeed, BridgeTower Media, Forbes, Ingenio, and Trusted Media Brands are forming new teams. They are dedicated to monitoring AI initiatives in various aspects of their businesses, from editorial to … [Read more...] about Publishers Launch Task Forces to Oversee AI Initiatives
Helping Publishers Fight Disinformation: What We Know So Far
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm. Everyone is shocked at how a computer can replicate things that humans can do, from creating content from scratch to producing high-quality images. As a result, some writers, authors, and readers alike are calling AI an invisible author. Now, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken generative AI to the next level, and it’s … [Read more...] about Helping Publishers Fight Disinformation: What We Know So Far
Judge’s ruling against The Internet Archive divides community
Book publishers and The Internet Archive recently faced off in court, and the first round landed in favor of book publishers. Judge John G. Koeltl ruled that libraries must continue to adhere to the digital licenses that publishers offer. As reported by Vice.com, Judge Koeltl stated, “Internet Archive had done nothing more than create 'derivative works', and so (it) would have … [Read more...] about Judge’s ruling against The Internet Archive divides community
In exchange for AI using their publications, publishers demand compensation
All AI tools, including ChatGPT, Bard, and others are trained on previously published works, and they frequently quote such works without acknowledging or compensating the authors. According to publishers, this cannot continue. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Bard have all of a sudden become commonplace after years of Machine Learning being taught on … [Read more...] about In exchange for AI using their publications, publishers demand compensation
Writers Guild is considering using AI Writing Tools
The Writers Guild of America is proposing to allow its authors to employ ChatGPT and other AI tools to write scripts for television and movies. There are a few use cases that the Guild proposed. A writer can pen a script, without having to share writing credit or divide residuals. Additionally, a studio executive could hand the writer a script written by AI to rewrite or polish … [Read more...] about Writers Guild is considering using AI Writing Tools
Amazon will discontinue newspaper and magazine subscriptions in September
Amazon has announced they are abandoning the Kindle for Periodicals or the Kindle Newsstand, which will completely shutter on September 2023. Digital editions for magazines and newspapers are going to be shuttered. Amazon is trying to convince publishers to submit their newspapers and magazines to Prime Reading or Kindle Unlimited, but it remains to be seen if this will … [Read more...] about Amazon will discontinue newspaper and magazine subscriptions in September