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How two AI book covers forced the publishing industry to reckon with its future

Original title: How two AI book covers forced the publishing industry to reckon with its future

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Interview report. November 20 is the report date, not a proven exclusion-notice date. The studio’s account was passed through the publisher; original statement unchecked. Proposed contract provisions are not treated as universally signed.

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