Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
UNESCO Names Rio de Janeiro as World Book Capital for 2025
UNESCO and the World Book Capital Advisory Committee commended Rio de Janeiro’s demonstration of the importance of its literary heritage alongside a clearly defined vision and action plan to promote literature, sustainable publishing and reading among young people tapping into digital technologies. This is the first time that a Portuguese-speaking city has been designated World Book Capital. (UNESCO)
European Publishers Praise New EU AI Law
"The Federation of European Publishers (FEP) was quick to praise the passage of new legislation by the European Union that, among its provisions, requires "general purpose AI companies" to respect copyright law and have policies in place to this effect." (Publishers Weekly)
‘Rates Aren’t Rising At All’: Freelancers Lament Stagnated Rates Amidst Inflation
"Freelance journalists say rates from large national publications haven’t changed in years – and they’ve had to take on more work, or supplement their income with other pursuits, according to conversations with six freelancers." (Digiday)
Indonesia: New Broadcasting Bill Threatens Democracy and Press Freedom
Proposed revisions to Indonesia's Broadcasting Bill have ignited widespread condemnation due to draconian restrictions that would impact democracy and press freedom, including a ban on investigative journalism. (IFJ)
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