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Happy World IP Day to authors, publishers, and readers everywhere. Here's our Op-Ed with The Authors Guild and News/Media Alliance. #Copyright
Association of American Publishers (AAP)
Book and Periodical Publishing
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AAP represents the leading book, journal, and education publishers in the United States on matters of law and policy.
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The Association of American Publishers represents the leading book, journal, and education publishers in the United States on matters of law and policy, advocating for outcomes that incentivize the publication of creative expression, professional content, and learning solutions. As essential participants in local markets and the global economy, our members invest in and inspire the exchange of ideas, transforming the world we live in one word at a time. Find us online at publishers.org, or on twitter at @AmericanPublish.
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Syreeta S.
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Author and editor - archaeology and ancient Egypt
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On #WorldIPDay we are joining The Authors Guild and News/Media Alliance to call on Generative AI platforms to respect the creativity and investment of authors and publishers #copyright and to license the books in their training datasets. Read our OpEd below:
Generative AI is generating astronomical profits by trampling authors and publishers
https://thehill.com
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Big tech wants a pass on the indiscriminate appropriations they have already undertaken for their own profit. But we must protect the vitality of authors and publishers in the world, on this #WorldBookDay and every other day. Appropriation is not innovation.
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AI companies are beholden to the artists, authors, and publishers whose works they used – without credit or compensation – to develop and train their AI systems. On #WorldBookDay we say no more. #GenAIxCopyright
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We extend our thanks to our London Book Fair sponsors, Actuparo, Bowker, BCGuardian, LLP, Contiem, and INDUSTRY INSIGHTS INC for their generous support that makes AAP’s events at the London Book Fair possible.
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Last week to apply for the UNCF-AAP Summer 2024 Internship program that provides students who are interested in the publishing industry the opportunity to gain real work experience! Read more about the program and get a link to the application below - Deadline is Monday! https://lnkd.in/eYk-9Vc3
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Next week, join AAP President and CEO Maria A. Pallante on the Main Stage at The London Book Fair to hear an important discussion on copyright and AI. We hope to see you there!
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Association of American Publishers (AAP) reposted this
That’s right, The London Book Fair! Publishing is essential…and so are LEADERS! Congratulations to Youngsuk Chi (Board Chair of Association of American Publishers (AAP) and to Elsevier!
We're delighted to announce Elsevier Chair, Youngsuk Chi as our LBF24 Lifetime Achievement Award winner! Buy your #LBF24 tickets here: https://bit.ly/3I20Rfe An international businessman and a global thought leader in the publishing, education, and information solutions industries, YS Chi is a unanimously well-respected figure in the book world. You can read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3T59X0L Hear YS Chi speak on our Main Stage on Tuesday 12 March at 11.15am, on the panel called ‘Exploring the Ever-Evolving World of Publishing: Global Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities’.
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Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a Texas book ban law is unconstitutional. "With this historic decision the court has moved decisively to ensure the constitutionally protected speech of authors, booksellers, publishers, and readers, and prevent the state government from unlawfully compelling speech on the part of private citizens."
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms That Texas Book Ban Law is Unconstitutional - AAP
http://publishers.org