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flag AI aids writing without replacing authors, as Bloomsbury boosts sales and secures first AI licensing deal with author consent.

flag Nigel Newton, CEO of Bloomsbury Publishing, says AI can aid creativity and help writers overcome block by generating initial drafts, supporting various art forms without replacing established authors, as readers still value trusted names. flag He notes rising physical book sales among Gen Z, driven by social media trends like BookTok, and highlights Bloomsbury’s £160 million first-half 2025 sales, slightly down from last year. flag The publisher secured its first AI licensing deal allowing academic works to train AI models only with author consent and royalty payments, reflecting Newton’s prior emphasis on protecting authors’ rights from unauthorized use.

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