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A literary agent's desk with a manuscript marked CONFIDENTIAL next to a laptop showing ChatGPT — editorial AI breach
AI & Publishing

Editors Are Uploading Confidential Manuscripts to ChatGPT, Agent Claims — Agencies Respond with AI Clauses

Gordon Wise of Curtis Brown publicly alleged at LBF 2026 that some acquiring editors are uploading uncontracted manuscripts to ChatGPT to generate summaries quickly. Curtis Brown, Aitken Alexander, and PFD are introducing AI-specific clauses in submission agreements. Sam Copeland called the practice 'an absolute outrage.'

The Bookseller
AI in PublishingManuscriptsChatGPT
A close-up shot of a book cover with a prominent, stylized 'Human Authored' seal visible on the bottom right, held by a person whose hands are gently resting on the book, with a softly blurred background of a modern bookstore or library.
AI & Publishing

Authors Guild Expands “Human Authored” Certification to All US Authors & Publishers

The Authors Guild has opened its “Human Authored” certification program to all US-based authors and publishers, moving beyond its own membership. The program, which allows a trademarked seal to be placed on books to signal they were written by a human, has already certified over 5,000 titles. Publishers can now purchase certifications in bulk for $10 per title, providing a new tool to differentiate human-written work from the flood of AI-generated content on platforms like Amazon. ---

Publishers Weekly
Authors GuildAI in PublishingContent Authenticity
A diverse group of publishing professionals, including authors and editors, are gathered around a large, illuminated digital display showing interconnected ideas and data, symbolizing long-term strategic planning and collaboration in a modern office environment.
Publisher Strategy

InPublishing: Building an "Infinite Mindset" for 2026

A companion piece in InPublishing today advocates for what it calls an "infinite mindset" in publishing for 2026 — a strategic orientation toward long-term resilience, adaptability, and organisational purpose rather than short-term quarterly gains. The piece draws on James Carse's concept of finite versus infinite games, arguing that publishing is an infinite game in which the goal is to keep playing, not to win a single round. The practical recommendations include building a common company vision, fostering trusting teams, learning from rivals rather than dismissing them, and preparing for radical change. The article is a timely counterpoint to the wave of short-term AI adoption pressure many publishers are currently navigating. ---

InPublishing
Infinite MindsetPublishing StrategyAI in Publishing