AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoFTC Probe on AI Book Destruction: Advocacy groups have urged the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate AI firms accused of buying and shredding books for training, citing internal plans like “destructively scan all the books in the world.” Amazon’s Custom Chips: Amazon says its custom AI chip business has crossed a $25B run rate, signaling it wants a bigger role in the AI compute race. Ereaders vs Amazon DRM: Readers are pushing back on Amazon’s tougher Kindle DRM and changes that can strand older devices, with “Kindle alternatives” getting renewed attention. Publishing & Adaptations: Ize Press announced new releases at Anime NYC, including Whale Star and more Solo Leveling expansion, while streaming buzz continues around book-based sci-fi hit Dark Matter on Apple TV. AI and Learning: A major Chinese study finds generative AI boosts homework performance but hurts closed-book exam results, raising concerns about real learning. Sports Betting & Portfolios: New reporting links sports betting addiction to people draining stock portfolios and savings, with researchers warning of financial fallout. Local Book Culture: Library and community book-sale events keep popping up, including a “Dog-eared” bookstore opening and multiple library fundraisers.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
