The Association of American Publishers’ annual meeting on Thursday honored two 2026 anniversaries: the founding of the United States 250 years ago and the passing of the Copyright Act in 1976. At the heart of both, speakers said, is the importance of protecting human expression. At the top of the meeting, AAP ceo Maria Pallante discussed the ongoing litigation related to using pirated books for AI training. Today, the AAP filed a motion for default judgment in their case against pirate site Anna’s Archive, since the site has not responded to the suit. “If the judge grants our motion, we […]
