AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBook Industry & Retail: Kobo is making it easier to ditch Kindle, adding in-store and app features that could shift U.S. ebook habits. Publishing & Culture: Dey Street Books released Tears for Fears frontman Roland Orzabal’s memoir, Welcome to Your Life, and a new interview tour highlights how music stars are increasingly using books to reach fans. AI, Work & Rights: A new UiPath book, The Work That Remains, argues AI agents can’t replace human learning on the job—while a separate report on the “digital Fourth Amendment” keeps pressure on surveillance practices. Privacy & Surveillance Tech: A lawsuit alleges xAI trained Grok deepfake “nudify” capabilities on child abuse material, renewing scrutiny of AI training pipelines. Media Buying & Streaming: Gracenote struck a deal with The Trade Desk to bring show-level data to programmatic CTV buying. Community Reading: Oshkosh Public Library announced a September lineup packed with book clubs and youth programs. Literacy Legacy: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues to expand, with new state and library milestones reported this week. Tech & Publishing Adjacent: Salesforce’s strong quarter and “Agentforce” results keep the AI-agent narrative alive for software buyers.
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