The issue of e-book piracy has significant implications for authors and publishers. It impacts indie publishers and best-selling authors such as Lee Child (Jack Reacher series) and Michael Crichton. Piracy results in financial losses as copies are distributed for free or used to drive website traffic. Pirated books are often non-existent and used for scamming purposes. Many … [Read more...] about The Cruxes of AI and Book Piracy: A New Era
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The lingering battle: E-book piracy costs U.S. publishers $300 million annually
Online piracy remains a persistent challenge for publishers, with recent data from the Authors Guild revealing that U.S. publishers lose a staggering $300 million in income each year due to e-book piracy. While this issue is not new, the extent of the financial impact highlights the ongoing struggle publishers face in protecting their intellectual property. Unfortunately, as … [Read more...] about The lingering battle: E-book piracy costs U.S. publishers $300 million annually
Authors file lawsuit against OpenAI alleging using pirated content for training ChatGPT
Generative AI is an innovative technology that holds the potential to reshape society, but it also raises important concerns regarding copyright infringement. In a recent development, authors Paul Tremblay and Mona Awad have taken legal action by filing a class action lawsuit against OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT. As TorrentFreak reported, the authors claim that their … [Read more...] about Authors file lawsuit against OpenAI alleging using pirated content for training ChatGPT
For students, pirated books often are the best means to save costs, Danish survey reveals
Amid uncertain times, the challenges faced by students have become increasingly complex. Education costs continue to rise, leading many students to employ various strategies, such as loans and photocopies, to afford the necessary resources. Some opt to share books or purchase cheaper second-hand editions, while others resort to more dubious means by downloading or purchasing … [Read more...] about For students, pirated books often are the best means to save costs, Danish survey reveals
Things to do if your book has been pirated
e-Book piracy refers to the unauthorized copying and distribution of digital books, often resulting in lost sales and revenue for the authors and publishers. This is a significant issue in the digital age, where books can be easily copied and distributed online through various channels such as torrent sites, file-sharing platforms, and social media. Piracy can have a severe … [Read more...] about Things to do if your book has been pirated
How an e-book is pirated, its implications for the stakeholders, and the extent of the problem
E-book piracy refers to the unauthorized distribution and sharing of copyrighted digital books without permission from the copyright owner or publisher. It can take many forms, including uploading e-books to file-sharing sites, distributing copies via email, or sharing them on peer-to-peer networks. E-book piracy can have significant financial and legal consequences for … [Read more...] about How an e-book is pirated, its implications for the stakeholders, and the extent of the problem
Amazon removing titles from Kindle Unlimited due to ebook piracy issues
If e-books getting pirated, sometimes within just hours of those getting listed online, isn't enough for the authors to deal with, many of them reported their titles have been removed from Kindle Unlimited citing a breach of exclusivity terms with the online retailer, TorrentFreak reported. All of it can be considered a fallout of a larger issue, that of piracy. In removing the … [Read more...] about Amazon removing titles from Kindle Unlimited due to ebook piracy issues