Barnes & Noble clarifies stance on AI-written books after blowback

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AI Book Controversy: James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, sparked controversy by suggesting the retailer would stock AI-written books as long as they are labeled appropriately.
Backlash: Daunt’s comments caused significant backlash, with numerous authors and former employees urging customers to boycott the bookseller.
Clarification from Daunt: Daunt later clarified in statements and interviews with The Times that there is no demand for AI-written books currently, and Barnes & Noble strictly labels and excludes such books to prevent misleading customers.
Authors’ Concerns: A large group of authors had previously urged major publishers to avoid releasing AI-generated books, citing ethical concerns about the use and representation of human-created art by AI models.
Hachette’s Action: Hachette recently pulled the book “Shy Girl” from publication and Amazon after it was suspected to be AI-generated, emphasizing the publisher’s commitment to original creative works.