AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Publishing/Reading Culture: Armadale Writers’ Festival returns for five days of free talks on writing, including AI’s impact on authorship and “freedom to read and write,” with Claire G. Coleman leading a session on division and books being withdrawn or pulped. Tech & Learning: A privacy-focused chat with Verizon’s privacy counsel looks at how large businesses run privacy assessments and children’s privacy reviews in practice. Books & Archives: A microfilm reader is helping students tackle big scanning jobs when phones can’t store or render materials properly. Local Literary Events: Armadale’s program spotlights Australian writing industry issues and panels on AI and creative work. Sports & Records (Mandhana): Smriti Mandhana’s 124 vs Hong Kong powers India to the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals and lifts her past Meg Lanning for the most women’s international centuries. Housing Affordability: realestate.com.au reports affordability has hit a record low, with typical buyers able to afford just 12% of homes sold.
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