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Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.

'Taboo fiction' author can't hide in child abuse case

'Taboo fiction' author can't hide in child abuse case

'Taboo fiction' author can't hide in child abuse case

'Taboo fiction' author can't hide in child abuse case

A Christian charity’s marketing executive facing child abuse charges over her book Daddy’s Little Toy has lost a bid to shield her identity from the public.

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Writers want legal changes and compensation after a tech giant allegedly used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence model.

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American novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92

American novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92

Tom Robbins, best known for his novel Even Cowgirls Get the Blues that made him a cult favourite, has died at the age of 92.

Blockbuster novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dead at 91

Blockbuster novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dead at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford, "the grand dame of blockbusters" who wrote A Woman of Substance, has died at the age of 91.

Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Australian voice actors are already losing animation, audiobook and ad voiceovers to AI creations and they're calling for regulations to protect the industry.

Why stolen Australian books are being used to train AI

Why stolen Australian books are being used to train AI

Novels from best-selling Australian authors including Trent Dalton are being used to improve generative AI without their knowledge or consent.

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Book giveaway opens NAIDOC Week in Melbourne

Book giveaway opens NAIDOC Week in Melbourne

Book giveaway opens NAIDOC Week in Melbourne

Book giveaway opens NAIDOC Week in Melbourne

A pop-up library in the CBD of Melbourne is giving away books written by Victorian First Nations authors to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

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