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.'