Springer Nature Updates AI Policy - Publishers Daily

Read the press release first.

At the Publishers Daily site Panzer found a press release from publisher Springer Nature's changes to the company's AI policy.

 

Being the inquisitive kitty that he is, Panzer went to the company's AI policy page to read it. He's included a link below. 

 

Note: The press release is short. You won't need anything to snack on for that. The AI policy is longer, so, if you also go there, you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the press release tootle over to Springer Nature AI Policy 

To read their AI policy tootle over to AI Guidance 

Plutonium, or Salt? When It Comes to Books, How Much AI Is Too Much? - Publishing Perspectives

Early morning meeting.

Here's a post about Kobo Panzer found on the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

The post is written by Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn about Kobo's new AI  rules. It explains how Kobo came up with the rules and basicalliy what they are.

 

Panzer says, "If you plan to self-publish through them, you need to read this post."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Kobo 

AI Statement - Apex Book Company

This one is hard to believe.

Here's a post Panzer found on the Apex Book Company's blog page.

 

The post is about two stories submitted to Apex which were investigated and determined to be AI generated. One story is named and thr author of another is named.

 

Panzer says, "Umm .. The one writer is known to have  submit AI generated work elsewhere, so why is she still doing it?" 

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Statement 

Wiley Joins 'Genesis Mission Consortium' in Support of U.S. AI Goals - Publishing Perspectives

My head hurts after reading that.

On the Publishing Perspectives site Panzer found this post about publisher Wiley joining the U.S.'s Genesis Mission Consortium.

 

According to the post, Wiley is the only publisher to join the group. 

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty isn't sure exactly what the group does."

 

Note: This is a long medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and two ginger snap cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

to read the post tootle over to Genesis Mission Consortium

U.S. Publishers Sue Google, Alleging Massive Copyright Infringement Behind Its Gemini AI Service - Publishing Perspectives

You owe me for all this. Treats accepted daily.

Panzer's last stop today was at the Publishing Perspectives site. With no digging in the posts at all he found one about publishers suing Google.

 

According to the post, Google is joining the ranks of AI companies being sued for copyright infringement by publishers and authors.  The post contains links to several other posts about past lawsuits and other information.

 

Panzer says, "It was expected that Gemini would be dragged into the copyright infringement lawsuits."

 

Note: This is a super long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Google and Gemini Lawsuit 

At Closing Gala IPA Announces 2026 Innovation Award Winners - Publishing Perspectives

I've done a lot of traveling today.

Today's last stop in the Catosphere for Panzer was at the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

The announcement of the International Publishers Association's Champion Award for excellence in publishing winner and the Innovation Awards winners and interviews with the three are posted now.

 

Panzer says, "Hmm ... AI companies."

 

Note:This is a long medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade to drink.  

 

To read the post toote over to 2026 Innovation Award

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt Would Support Stores Selling AI Written Books. Here's Why - Today

The title grabs your attention, doesn't it?

Panzer found this post on the Today site.

 

The post is based on an interview with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble bookstore chain. Be sure to read the post all the way to the end to see exactly what he said.

 

 Panzer says, "The title might be upsetting for some people, so read the whole post."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for your snack. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble 

Authors Guild AI-Related Model Publishing Contract Clauses

My eyes hurt just looking at it.

Today Panzer stopped at The Authors Guild site. There he found a post with sample clauses concerning AI authors should get in their publishing contracts.

 

The post contains samples for nearly every use of AI with an author's material.

 

Panzer says, "Some of the things listed neither Mom nor I would have known to ask for in a contract."  

 

Note:This is a huge post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on. 

 

To read the post trundle over to AI Clauses

New Report Weighs Pros and Cons of AI - Publishers Daily

Interesting.

Panzer's last stop today was at the Publishers Daily. With a little digging he found a post about a survey conducted in the U.S. and Canada..

  

The survey addressed the pros and cons of AI use in the publishing industry and libraries and the individuals involved in both. The post includes a link to the survey report.

 

Panzer says, "There's still a lot of unknowns in AI."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea, a brownie, and two chocolate chip cookies to snack on. If you follow the link to read the report, you'll need to decide what to take with you to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Pros and Cons of AI 

Meta signs agreement with AWS to power agentic AI on Amazon's Graviton chips - Amazon News

I've been all over the Catosphere today.

Panzer's last stop in the Catosphere today was at the Amazon News site.

  

Amazon announced Meta will be using AWS's Graviton cores as the company expands its agentic AI.

 

To read the post tootle over to Meta 

Ghostwriting Industry Group Releases AI 'Best Practices' - Publishers Daily

 

Back tomorrow.

Here's today's news about AI help and generated writing Panzer found at the Publishers Daily site.

 

According to Sam Stratford's post, a professional ghost writers group released a paper on AI 'Best Practices' for members use. Included in the post are links to more information about their work.

 

Panzer says, "Can they or can't they use it?" 

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's snack.

 

To read the post trundle over to Ghostwriting Group

Understanding D2D's Activation and Maintenance Fees - Draft2Digital Blog

The AI slop should be banned.

Panzer stopped in at the Draft2Digital Blog site today. There he found a post about their new activation and maintenance fees.

 

 Kris Austin's post explains the activation fee is a result of the large number of AI author accounts and the maintenance fees are to cover the costs of maintaining low sales accounts.

 

 Panzer says, "That AI slop makes us all look bad."

 

Note: This is a medium post. Bring a cup of tea. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Activation and Maintenance Fees slo

In Europe's Translation Market English Dominates, Japanese Grows, AI Disrupts - Publishers Weekly

No mention of translating feline in European markets.

Today in his travels in the Catosphere Panzer found a post on the Publishers Weekly site about European translation markets.

 

The post contains extensive information about the popularity of translations from English and Japanese material. The last section concentrates on using AI for translations. Included in the post are several links to other information.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty would like to know which genre translations are the most popular."

 

Note: This is a very, very, very, long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Europe's Translation Markets 

HarperCollins Partners with 'AI-Powered Animation House Toonstar - Publishers Weekly

I want to see this.

At the Publishers Weekly site Panzer found a post about publisher HarperCollins.

 

According to Sam Spratford's post, HarperCollins announced Toonstar will make animated episodes of select novels for them. The post contains links to more information about both companies.

 

Panzer says, "AI-Powered animation? What is that?"

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a chocolate chip muffin to snack on.

To read the post tootle over to HarperCollins

Does the "Shy Girl" AI Accusation Mean Writers Should Stop Using the Em Dash? - Anne R. Allen's Blog ... with Ruth Harris

AI fights give me a headache.

Here's a helpful post for writers wondering about AI generated material Panzer found on the Anne R. Allen's Blog ... with Ruth Harris site.

  

Anne R. Allen's post brings up interesting points authors face with their writing in today's AI fiction generated world. Included in the post are links to other information about accusations of AI generated fiction.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty wants to know: What's that Em Dash thingy everybody is talking about and how do you make one?"

  

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of hot chocolate and four chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's snack.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Accusation 

Wikipedia bans AI-generated content in its online encyclopedia -TheGuardian

I didn't know it was an issue.

Panzer's next stop in the Catosphere was at The Guardian site. With a tiny bit of digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty boy found one about Wikipedia.

 

According to the post by Oliver Milman, Wikipedia has banned AI material from the site. Included in the post are links to other information.

 

Panzer  says, "When you go to the site, that's not a pay wall you see first. Click the down arrow on the right to read the post."

 

Note: This is a short medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Wikipedia Bans AI 

Publishers Charges Anna's Archive with Copyright Infringement - Publishers Weekly

They're everywhere.

Here's an interesting post Panzer found at the Publishers Weekly site.

 

According to the post by Jim Milliot, publishers have found another pirate site selling access to books for AI training.

 

Panzer says, "They're everywhere. They're like cockroaches. You can't kill them."

  

Note: This is a long medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anna's Archive 

Bookwire, ElevenLabs Team on AI Audiobook Production - Publishers Weekly

Daylight Saving Time is still causing me problems.

Panzer visited the Publishers Weekly site on his way home today. There he found a post about a partnership between Bookwire and ElevenLabs.

 

Ed Nawotka's post focuses on an announcement made by Bookwire explaining the partnership. The post includes a link to the announcement and to other information about ElevenLabs.

  

Panzer says, "This is definitely worth checking out."

 

Note: This is a short post. You'll only need to bring a cup of tea.

 

To read the post tootle over to ElevenLabs 

AI-generated art can't be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule - The Verge

It's simple: A human has to create it.

Panzer's first stop in the Catospere today was at The Verge site. There our cute little kitty boy found a post about AI-generated art.

 

According to Emma Roth's post, the copyright rule, if a human didn't make it, you can't copyright it, remains in place in the U.S. Included in the post are links to other information about AI and copyright.

 

Panzer says, "It applies to books too."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Art

Can AI-Enhanced E-books Be Made Ethically? This Startup Thinks So - Publishers Weekly

This little kitty wants to know more.

Today at the Publishers Weekly site Panzer found a post about the startup platform Lixandria.

 

Ed Nawolka's post contains an interview with the founder about how the company will work with publishers and authors to ethically use their books. Included in the post are links to other information posts.

  

Panzer says, "This is an interesting concept."

 

Note:This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to  AI-Enhanced E-books