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Harlequin France is reportedly ending contracts with human translators and shifting to AI-assisted translation — a move that’s sparking major debate about quality, craft, and the future of literary work. buff.ly/kXUKTxm #PublishingNews #AIinBooks #Translation #WritersLife #LitHub #BookIndustry
Harlequin France is firing its human translators and replacing them with—welp, you guessed it.
Harlequin France, which is owned by HarperCollins, has just confirmed that they’re shifting away from human translators with an eye to robot replacements. As The Bookseller reported this morn…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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The discussion reveals a strong sentiment: forced AI integration into technical books can dilute quality & originality. Publishers' push for "AI angles" often clashes with the author's true expertise, prioritizing trend over substance. #AIinBooks 2/6
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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br00t4c@mastodon.social - New Kindle Feature Uses AI To Answer Questions About Books - And Authors Can't Opt Out

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New Kindle Feature Uses AI To Answer Questions About Books - And Authors Can't Opt Out - Slashdot
An anonymous reader shares a report: Amazon has quietly added a new AI feature to its Kindle iOS app -- a feature that "lets you ask questions about the book you're reading and receive spoiler-free an...
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December 13, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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July 2025 data:
– Digital market +11.6% to $58.73B
– Hardbacks +4.4% YTD
– eBooks +3.5% YTD
– Higher Ed materials +7.6% YTD
Growth is clear: digital-first, premium formats, and education lead the way.
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Market Trends and Updates You Need to Know in July 2025
Market Performance & Financial Dynamics The financial health of the publishing industry in July…
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August 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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📣 AI prompts found in published novels? Readers spotted editing notes in Lena McDonald’s Darkhollow Academy: Year 2. Now authors, publishers, and readers are debating: where’s the line between AI help and authorship?

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Fantasy and romance writers address AI controversies after readers discover prompts in published books
Readers of romance and fantasy novels are discovering apparent AI prompts in published books, raising questions about authorship.
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June 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Ingram names Dr. Rajen Bhatt as its first Director of AI to drive book distribution. “AI is a game-changer,” says CIO Steve Marshall. The future of publishing just leveled up. More: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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Book Reviews, Bestselling Books & Publishing Business News | Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly is the international news website of book publishing and bookselling including business news, reviews, bestseller lists, commentaries and more.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM