KDP AI Terms Places Limits on Titles: Self-publishing News
Last week, I reported on Amazon’s changes to KDP terms around AI generated content. Authors are now required to disclose the nature of their use of AI.
Self-publishing News: Audiobooks Haven’t Gone Away – News from Spotify and Nextory
Audiobooks are here to stay. This billion-dollar industry has seen double-digital revenue growth especially for platforms like Spotify. Today, ALLi's News Editor, Dan Holloway explores the tactics in the audiobook space particularly about audio platforms like Spotify and Nextory.
Self-Publishing News: New Lawsuit Against LibGen Brings Shadow Libraries into the Light
What exactly are shadow libraries? What role do they play in the lives of readers, writers, and technology companies? And why have four publishers in the US this week taken legal action against Library Genesis (LibGen)?
Self-Publishing News: Artists Share Open Letter in Praise of Generative AI
Love it or hate it... artists share open letter in praise of generative AI hosted by the Creative Commons website
Self-Publishing News: US Copyright Consultation on AI Now Open
The US Copyright Office currently has a consultation open on AI and copyright. Deadline for written feedback: October 18th.
Self-Publishing News: What does Amazon’s AI Policy for KDP mean for indie authors?
What does Amazon's AI Policy for KDP mean for indie authors? Update on Amazon's AI Policy from ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway.
Self-publishing News: UK Publishers Call for Government to Protect Copyright at AI Summit
Publishers Call for UK Government to Protect Copyright at AI Summit, Kickstarter introduces new AI transparency policy.
Self-publishing News: EU’s Digital Services Act Comes Into Force
The European Union’s Digital Services Act comes into force, and Amazon are temporarily exempt from some new rules.
Self-publishing News: Amazon to Use AI to Provide Review Summaries
Amazon plans to use AI to summarise customer reviews. Sam Missingham launches new event to help authors with marketing.
Self-publishing News: Amazon (eventually) Tackles Latest Fake Books Scam
Amazon eventually takes down fake books claiming to be written by Jane Friedman. Prosecraft removed after AI and copyright allegations.
Self-publishing News: IngramSpark Turns 10
IngramSpark celebrates its10th anniversary. Judge gives reworded ebook antitrust case against Amazon go ahead to go to court.
Self-publishing News: Libro.fm Rolls Out a Bookshop.org style Platform for Audiobooks Globally
Libro.fm internationally rolls out a Bookshop.org style platform that lets audiobook readers support local bookstores.