At least three major book publishers reportedly use AI tools as staff push back

WIRED reports staff at HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Hachette described AI use for publicity copy, emails and marketing materials, often at executives’ direction. Simon & Schuster staff began gathering signatures for a letter opposing the company’s exploration of Skan AI’s workflow-analysis software; its CEO said no decision had been made to use it. Hachette says it supports AI for operational purposes but not creative uses, including communicating with authors and partners.