AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublishing & Courts: A Florida court tossed a “best pricing” lawsuit against textbook publishers, saying the statute only covers interstate sales—another reminder that fights over school costs can hinge on jurisdiction, not just pricing. AI in Books: Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt says he has “no problem” selling AI-written books in stores, while the industry keeps wrestling with whether publishers are policing originality or just editing around it. Media Trust: A South Florida “local news” site shut down after an investigation found it was staffed by fake AI writers and plagiarized content. Florida Politics: DeSantis renewed his push to slash property taxes, floating ideas like expanded homestead exemptions and limits on out-of-state buyers getting immediate breaks. Travel Perks: JetBlue and United Airlines expanded reciprocal elite benefits, adding priority boarding and preferred seating for Caribbean travelers. Local Culture: Demolition has begun on Tampa’s historic Wallace Stovall/Tampa Tribune building. Entertainment: Disney launched “Disney Blockbuster Summer,” with The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, and Moana plus Florida park tie-ins.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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