The Peer-to-Processor Review

FoSci's debut report, released at the World Conference on Research Integrity in Vancouver, brings 17 expert voices to bear on systemic threats to scientific research — with AI explicitly named as an amplifier of integrity pressures across the publishing pipeline.

A class action lawsuit from publishers and authors targeting Meta's Llama AI directly names the use of pirated library datasets (LibGen et al.) as the training corpus for one of the most widely-used open AI models.

Industry-wide survey from two credible trade bodies showing the AI adoption paradox in publishing: rapid uptake (~50%) paired with overwhelming negative sentiment.

A high-signal piece arguing that AI agents are fundamentally rewiring how users access scholarly content — bypassing publisher platforms entirely.

A candid first-person critique of AI disillusionment from within

A long-awaited UK government report on AI and copyright policy was

A first-person essay from publishing industry insider Ralf Biesemeier articulating a growing disillusionment with AI in publishing.

China's January 2026 bestseller data shows AI-themed titles prominently positioned in trade publishing, with consumer appetite for books about AI running alongside a revival of literary classics.

Macmillan Publishers named its first-ever Chief Technology Officer and he'll keynote the AI@Media conference — a signal of how seriously major publishing houses are now institutionalizing AI strategy at the C-suite level.

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