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Self-Publishing News: ChatGPT Update and Screenwriters Guilds Unite to Issue Ethical AI Principles

The latest version of ChatGPT will, according to OpenAI, be less roundabout, more direct, and more conversational in its answers. And, two major bodies representing script writers have issued a joint statement outlining five principles for an ethical framework for the use of AI in script writing.

Self-Publishing News: UK Government AI Update and Society of Authors Survey Show Creators and Regulators Have Vastly Different AI Concerns

CMA published its latest update clarifying where the government’s concerns are. The Society of Authors’ recommendations are a world apart.

Self-Publishing News: OpenAI’s Sora Stuns the World with its Text to Video Capability

Sora delivers textbooks electronically to libraries. Now OpenAI’s Sora is a text to video platform causing security concerns.

February 24, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-Publishing News: AI Cracks Deepen as ChatGPT Fires (then rehires) Boss

This week, OpenAI briefly went into what has felt like meltdown as it sacked its longstanding CEO, Sam Altman. There is no official word as to the reason for the firing, with cryptic messages about candid communication. But there are several theories around the real reason for the breakdown.

November 23, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-publishing News: George R R Martin Among Latest Batch of Authors to Sue OpenAI

Last week, the Authors’ Guild filed a class action against the tech giant. What makes this lawsuit particularly significant is the number of high profile authors whose names are attached. The name most of the headlines focus their attention on is Song of Ice and Fire author George R R Martin. ALLi's Self-publishing News reports on this latest lawsuit against OpenAI.

September 26, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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It’s Authors vs. OpenAI: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

Today on the Self-Publishing News podcast: It's authors vs. OpenAI as lawsuits and petitions seek compensation for content scraped by ChatGPT. But, as News Editor Dan Holloway and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy report, the issue is not that simple. Also, USA Today relaunches its bestseller list, which is good news for indie authors. Howard and Dan discuss these and other stories making the news this month in indie publishing.

January 18, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-publishing News: Too Hot to Handle?

Storytel is embarrassed by the success of audiobook erotica on its website while Wattpad launches a promising venture in Korea.

February 19, 2019
Dan Holloway
News, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-Publishing News: ChatGPT Update and Screenwriters Guilds Unite to Issue Ethical AI Principles

Self-Publishing News: UK Government AI Update and Society of Authors Survey Show Creators and Regulators Have Vastly Different AI Concerns

Self-Publishing News: OpenAI’s Sora Stuns the World with its Text to Video Capability

Self-Publishing News: AI Cracks Deepen as ChatGPT Fires (then rehires) Boss

Self-publishing News: George R R Martin Among Latest Batch of Authors to Sue OpenAI

It’s Authors vs. OpenAI: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

Self-publishing News: USA Today Bestseller List is Back

Self-publishing News: Cover Story Celebration

Self-publishing News: Bookseller Survey Exposes Reality of Being a Traditionally Published Debut Author

Self-publishing News: ChatGPT to Launch Premium Service as Microsoft Set to Invest $10bn in its Parent OpenAI

Self-publishing News: Too Hot to Handle?